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Yann

Boy · Hebrew · Short name

Meaning
God is gracious, gift of God
Pronunciation
YAHN
Origin
Hebrew

Breton form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan'.

Popularity
Common in France (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, Breton

Commonly used in: France, Brittany, United States

Alternate spellings

  • YanBreton / French

    Variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Breton Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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