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    Joan (en. Joan)

    /xoan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Common male proper name used in various cultures.
    Joan is a very popular name in Catalonia.
    Joan es un nombre muy popular en Cataluña.
    Variant of 'Juan', used in some contexts.
    In some old documents, Joan appears as a synonym for Juan.
    En algunos documentos antiguos, Joan aparece como sinónimo de Juan.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Hebrew 'Yohanan', which means 'God is merciful'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Joan of Arc
    French heroine and martyr.
    Joan de Arco
    Joan and her husband
    Expression that implies the union of a couple in daily life.
    Joan y su esposo
    To not be Joan
    Means not being someone common or standard.
    No ser Joan

    Related Words

    Juan
    Male name of Hebrew origin, very common in the Spanish-speaking world.
    Juan
    Johannes
    German form of Juan.
    Johannes

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial use to refer to a tender or kind man.
    That guy is a true joan, he always helps others.
    Ese chico es un verdadero joan, siempre ayuda a los demás.
    In some groups, it refers to a person who is somewhat naive.
    He is a joan, he believes everything he's told.
    Es un joan, se cree todo lo que le dicen.