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Origin of the name Jean
The name Jean is most popular in France and is a highly transformed form of the Hebrew name “Yochanaan,” which translates to “The Lord has mercy” or “God is merciful.”
This name came into modern French from Latin, and the Romans borrowed it from Greek. The Jews who lived there gave their sons the name Joanes; it was supposed to protect the owner from misfortune and bring good luck to the whole family. The Romans transformed the name into “Joganes,” and the barbarian peoples under Roman influence adapted it into their languages in various forms.
This name has analogues in most modern languages; in Russia it took the form Ivan, in Polish it sounds like Jan, and in Italy boys are called Giovanni.
Most often, boys are named after two biblical characters: the Apostle John and John the Baptist.
There is a female equivalent of the name, which sounds like Jeanette and Zhanna.
Typically in France, the name Jean is part of a compound name, such as Jean-Christopher or Jean-Henri.
This name appears in a number of Turkic languages, but it has a different origin. For example, from Kazakh it is translated “soul”.
Meaning and characteristics of the name Jean
For Jean, already in childhood, it is very important not only to control the situation, but also to be well informed about everything that is happening around him. This applies equally to both the people around him and to events in the world. The boy begins to be interested in politics early on; he tries to independently understand how society works, reads a lot and studies well.
Jean is very interested in the opinions of his acquaintances about him, he is not offended by criticism, objectivity is more important to him than injured pride. He strives to manage and loves power, but honors and attentions are not too important for Jean; it is enough for him to know that he is the one in control of the situation. Jean treats obvious leaders with respect and curiosity, but without servility, since he is sure that he himself would have done an even better job.
He knows how to work, although he often does not give his all if he does not see it as beneficial for his own development. Having become a boss, he easily manages to organize the work of the most complex enterprise, skillfully transferring most of the management to experienced deputies, whom, however, the smart Jean completely controls.
A man with this name likes to engage in agriculture, and even if he chooses a completely different profession, Jean always strives to start a vegetable garden or a small garden.
In his youth, Jean is loving, but one cannot blame him for promiscuity, since next to this womanizer there are no stupid or ugly women. He is friendly and knows how to be grateful, so he almost always maintains friendly relations with his former lovers. Over time, he calms down and is usually happy in his family life.
It’s easy and fun to be with Jean, he knows how to lighten the mood with a good joke, he’s ready to help his friends in difficult times, he lives an interesting and rich life. He is an esthete, choosing between a large, tasteless apartment and a beautiful attic, Jean will choose the second – harmony and beauty are too important for him.
Jean lives brightly, loves the world around him and expects him to reciprocate.
Name days:
January 19, March 8, August 19, October 23, December 12
Diminutive version
Janno, Janushka, Janchik, Janim
Abbreviated
Zhanna
According to the church
Jean, John
Color
- purple
- red
- scarlet
- vinous
Planet
- Mars
Element
- fire
Stone talisman
Lapp blood, chalcedony, andalusite
Metal
lead, iron
Plants
onion, heather, tomato
Totem animal
fox, deer, bear