The girl's name Jean \jean\, also used as boy's name Jean, is pronounced jeen. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "God's grace". Variant of Jane, from John. Originally from the Hebrew Yochana and translated into Latin as Joanna or Johanna. These then developed into the Old French Jehanne. The name retains a Scottish flavour. See also Sheena. Actresses Jean Arthur, Jean Harlow.

ORIGIN
Hebrew

MEANING
God is gracious

A form of the Old French name Johannes, which is a variation of the Hebrew name John. Often seen hyphenated in true French flavor. Received much of its popularity in Scotland during the Middle Ages. Rarely used in the United States.

VARIATIONS
Jeannine Johanna Jeane Hana Jeanette

FAMOUS Jeans
Jean-Paul Sartre (French philosopher) Jean-Claude Van Damme (actor) Jean-Luc Picard (Star Trek character) Jean Reno (French actor)

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