Joan

Joan · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A female given name, the feminine form of John.

  2. 2.

    A historical figure: Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc), the French military leader and saint.

Related words

See also: Joanna, Joanne, John

Etymology

From Old French Jehanne, feminine form of Jean (John), ultimately from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious."