Unisex name
Jean name meaning
“God has been gracious”
Jean is a unisex name meaning “God has been gracious,” ultimately derived from Hebrew Yoḥanan. It is the French form of John, while English also uses Jean as a related feminine form. These uses connect the name with the same Hebrew source through different European language traditions.
What does Jean mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Jean
The French form of John; English also uses Jean as a related feminine form. It ultimately derives from Hebrew Yoḥanan, 'God has been gracious'.
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Name combinations with Jean
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jean, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jean: God has been gracious
- Kevin: fair or gentle birth
- Pilipus: lover of horses
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Meaning of each word
- Jean: God has been gracious
- Axel: father is peace
- Steve: crown, wreath of honor
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Jean Silverius
Meaning of each word
- Jean: God has been gracious
- Silverius: of the forest
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Meaning of each word
- Kristian: follower of Christ
- Jean: God has been gracious
- Urbanus: associated with city life
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Jean Andrei
Meaning of each word
- Jean: God has been gracious
- Andrei: manly, brave
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Meaning of each word
- Jean: God has been gracious
- Yulianus: belonging to the family of Julius
- Pit: stone, rock
How to pronounce Jean
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦲꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮨᮃᮔ᮪ |
Is Jean a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Jean is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 63% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Jean ranks #406 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Jean
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Jean
- Jean Pattikawa · b. 1970
- Jean Retno Aryani · b. 1967
- Jean Wilson Aleng · b. 1988
- Jean Anes · b. 1959
- Jean Aprilia Letisia Paisey · b. 1994
- Jean Calvijn Simanjuntak
- Jean Clauoda Rahankubang · b. 2002
- Jean Paiaman Manurung
FAQ about the name Jean
What is the meaning of Jean?
Jean means God has been gracious. The French form of John; English also uses Jean as a related feminine form. It ultimately derives from Hebrew Yoḥanan, 'God has been gracious'.
Is Jean a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Jean is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 63% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jean?
Jean is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Jean have?
Jean has 2 syllables (Je-an) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Jean?
Jean ranks #406 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Jean?
Some ideas: Jean Kevin Pilipus; Jean Axel Steve; Jean Silverius.
Famous people named Jean?
Notable people named Jean include Jean Pattikawa, Jean Retno Aryani, Jean Wilson Aleng.
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