Jóan
Faroese
editEtymology
editOlder, Verschärfung-less form of Jógvan, from Latin Iōhannēs (variant of Iōannēs), from Ancient Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Biblical Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yōḥānān), perhaps contracted from a former יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān, “God is gracious”).
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editJóan m
- a male given name, short form of Jóannes
Usage notes
editPatronymics
- son of Jóan: Jóansson
- daughter Jóan: Jóansdóttir
Declension
editSingular | |
Indefinite | |
Nominative | Jóan |
Accusative | Jóan |
Dative | Jóani |
Genitive | Jóans |