I like the name Johan because in my opinion, it's strong and suitable for a male of any age. However, the name Johan is overused in my country among Catholic/Christian people. We pronounce it with J or Y. The German variant Johann is also great.
I don’t understand why people think that Johan is a feminine name! Johan is a boy’s name. What is so wrong with Johana for a girl? Not every single male name should be feminine! It may be unique on a girl, but it’s also gender confusing too unless she looks really girly! Johan is only a boy’s name in my book! I think that Johan is a handsome name for a boy and it’s more unique than John. John is so popular right now!
I think it's a great name. Sounds classy and sophisticated.
― Anonymous User 7/22/2016
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I'm thinking about naming my baby girl Johan. It's a really nice name for a girl.
― Anonymous User 8/28/2015
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Johan Liiva, (Born November 18, 1970 in Helsingborg, Skåne, Sweden) is a founding member and former singer of Swedish metal band Arch Enemy. He was singer of Arch Enemy from 1996 to November, 2000, followed by Angela Gossow, and later by Alissa White-Gluz.
A famous Dutch bearer of this name is the former soccer player Johan Cruyff (b. 1947), who is one of the best and most famous Dutch soccer players of all time.
Beautiful name, it makes me think of a handsome, sophisticated guy/man, it's also cute for a child, it sounds upperclass and elegant, without being too long or complex. I love this name.
― Anonymous User 10/3/2008
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This name is used in the Netherlands as well. [noted -ed]