Johann
Meaning of Johann
Johann is a traditional male name with German origins. It is pronounced as yo-HAN (/joˈhæn/) in English and yo-HAHN (/joˈhan/) in German. This name has various variations, including Jon, John, and Hans. Johann has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1912. Although it was more popular in the early 20th century, it still remains a moderately used name today. The associations with this name include strength, resilience, and intelligence. If you're looking for a classic name with European roots, Johann could be a great choice for your baby boy.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as yo-HAHN (/joˈhan/)
English
- Pronunced as yo-HAN (/joˈhæn/)
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Notable People Named Johann
| Johann Sebastian Bach was a renowned German composer and musician of the late Baroque period, known for his influential orchestral, instrumental, keyboard, organ, and vocal compositions, and is considered one of the greatest composers in the history of Western music. |
| Johann Wolfgang Goethe, a prolific German writer and polymath, has had a profound and enduring impact on Western literature, politics, and philosophy. |
| Johann Gottlieb Fichte was a German philosopher known for his contributions to German idealism and his original insights into self-consciousness, as well as his works in political philosophy. |
| Johann Strauss II - Johann Baptist Strauss II, also known as Johann Strauss Jr., was an Austrian composer and violinist known as "The Waltz King" for his over 500 waltzes, polkas, and operettas. |
| Johann Christian Bach, also known as "The London Bach" and "The English Bach," was a German composer of the Classical era who influenced the concerto styles of Haydn and Mozart. |
| Johann Christian Poggendorff, a German physicist known for his work in electricity and magnetism, is famous for his electrostatic motor and the use of the potentiometer for measuring electrical potentials. |
| Johann Salomo Semler, a German church historian and biblical commentator, is often referred to as "the father of German rationalism" for his critical approach to ecclesiastical documents and history of dogmas. |
| Johann Kaspar Lavater was a Swiss poet, writer, philosopher, physiognomist, and theologian. |
| Johann von Thielmann - Johann Adolf, Freiherr von Thielmann was a Saxon general known for his service in the Napoleonic Wars with Saxony, Prussia, and France. |
| Johann Kaspar Zeuss was a German historian and founder of Celtic philology, known for demonstrating that the Celtic languages belong to the Indo-European group. |
