Yohan
Meaning of Yohan
The name Yohan is a masculine given name with roots in various cultures, including French and German origins. It is a variant of the name Johann, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious." In French, Yohan is pronounced as yo-AHN (/jo.ɑ̃/), while in German it is pronounced YO-hahn (/joːˈhan/). In English-speaking countries, it is commonly pronounced as YO-han (/joʊˈhæn/ or /joʊˈhɑn/). The name has several variations, such as Yoan and Yohann.
Yohan has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States over the years. In 2023, it ranked 1393rd with 132 occurrences. Its popularity peaked in recent years around positions 1694 to 1993 but has been used consistently since the early 1980s. The name carries a timeless appeal and an international flair that makes it a unique choice for parents looking for a distinctive yet meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as yo-AHN (/jo.ɑ̃/)
German
- Pronunced as YO-hahn (/joːˈhan/)
British English
- Pronunced as YO-han (/jəʊˈhæn/)
American English
- Pronunced as YO-han (/joʊˈhɑn/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Yohan
| Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake is known for his impressive performances in the 100m and 200m races, winning gold at the 2011 World Athletics Championships and achieving record-breaking times in the Olympic Games. |
| Yohan Hwang, also known as Yohan King, is a South Korean singer who gained fame after winning the first season of I Love OPM and later performed a Korean-language cover for the Tagalog-language dub of Love in the Moonlight. |
| Yohan Pino - Yohan Jose Alana Pino is a professional baseball pitcher from Venezuela and Colombia, known for his time in MLB with the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals, as well as in the KBO League with the KT Wiz. |
| Yohan Croizet is a French professional footballer known for his role as an attacking midfielder for Zalaegerszeg in the Hungarian Nemzeti Bajnokság I. |
| Yohan Demoncy is a French professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder at Ligue 2 club Paris FC. |
| Yohan Bocognano is a French professional footballer known for his role as a defender for FC Bastelicaccia in Regional 1 and the Corsica national team. |
| Yohan de Silva is a Sri Lankan first-class cricketer who made his debut for Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club in 2004. |
| Yohan M'Vila is a retired French professional footballer known for his career as a midfielder and is the older brother of Yann M'Vila. |
| Yohan de Silva is a Sri Lankan first-class cricketer who made his debut for Sri Lanka Ports Authority Cricket Club in 2014 and his List A debut for Sri Lanka Army Sports Club in 2015. |
| Yohan Gomez is a retired French professional footballer known for his career as a defender. |
| Yohan Di Tommaso is a French professional footballer known for playing as a forward in Ligue 2 for FC Rouen. |
| Yohan Durand is a French middle and long distance runner. |
| Yohan Salwan Zetuna is an Iraqi professional footballer of Assyrian ethnicity currently playing for Tlaxcala. |
| Yohan Delattre is a French handball player who participated in the men's tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics. |
| Yohán Eduardo Cumana Hernández, also known as Yohán Cumana, is a Venezuelan footballer currently playing for Once Caldas. |
