Johan: Name day
Name day
The name Johan has several dedicated name days depending on the country. It is celebrated on June 24 in both Estonia and the USA. Norway observes the name day on August 29, while Sweden marks the occasion later in the year on December 27.
Johan Name Meaning and Vibe
Johan is a masculine given name stemming from the ancient Hebrew Yochanan, translating to "Yahweh is gracious." While popular throughout Scandinavia and the Netherlands, it maintains a classic, if less frequent, presence within the USA. Historically, the name is deeply embedded in European noble and common histories, lending it an air of sophistication. The mood associated with Johan is decidedly strong, elegant, and traditionally grounded, conveying reliability. It is universally classified as a male name. This usage pattern reflects a choice for traditional European nomenclature over anglicized variants.
Name Day List: Johan
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Estonia | 24 | June | Johannes, Johan, Juhan, Juho, Jaan, Jan, Kanek, Janno, Jukk, Juss, Hannes, Annes, Hans, Ants |
 USA | 24 | June | Hans, Giovanna, Giovanni, Ian, Ivan, Jan, Jana, Jean, Jeanette, Jeannette, Johan, John, Johnnie, Johnny, Juan, Juana, Juanita, Sean, Shana, Shane, Shanna, Yancy |
 Norway | 29 | August | Jo, Johan, Jone |
 Sweden | 27 | December | Johan, Johannes |
Name Day List - similar names (Johan)
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Austria | 5 | January | Emilia, Johann |
| Austria | 31 | January | Johannes, Marcella |
| Austria | 8 | March | Gerhard, Johannes |
 Hungary | 28 | March | Gedeon, Johanna |
| Austria | 7 | April | Johann |
 Denmark | 6 | May | Johannes ante portam |
| Austria | 16 | May | Adolf, Johann |
| Austria | 18 | May | Erich, Erika, Felix, Johannes |
| Austria | 30 | May | Ferdinand, Johanna, Otto |
| USA | 30 | May | Joan, Joani, Joann, Joanna, Joanne, Johanna, Fawn, Fern, Fernanda, Fernando, Ferdinand, Ferdinanda, Ferdinando |
| Austria | 24 | June | Johannes, Reingard |
 Finland | 24 | June | Johannes, Juhani, Jussi, Jani, Janne, Juha, Juhana, Juho, Jukka |
| Norway | 24 | June | Hans, Johannes, Jon |
 Ukraine | 24 | June | Bohuslav, Bohuslava, Boris, Boryslav, Boryslava, Slavko, Slavka, Ivan, John, Yvonna, Jean, Joan, Johanna |
| Finland | 21 | July | Jonna, Johanna, Hanna, Jenni, Hanne, Hannele, Jenna, Joanna |
| Norway | 21 | July | Jane, Janne, Johanne |
| Sweden | 21 | July | Johanna |
| Austria | 4 | August | Johannes, Rainer |
| Estonia | 15 | August | Johanna, Hanna, Jaana, Jaanika, Jana, Janika, Janne, Jenny, Nanna |
| Austria | 19 | August | Johann, Julius, Sebald |
 Czechia | 21 | August | Johana |
| Austria | 29 | August | Johannes |
 Germany | 29 | August | Johannes, Sabine |
| Austria | 13 | September | Johann, Notburga, Tobias |
| Austria | 9 | October | Dionys, Günter, Sara, Johannes |
| Austria | 19 | October | Isaak, Johannes, Paul |
| Austria | 23 | October | Johannes, Severin, Uta |
| Austria | 4 | December | Adolf, Barbara, Johannes |
| Austria | 12 | December | Johanna |
| Germany | 12 | December | Johanna |
| Austria | 14 | December | Berthold, Johannes |
 Latvia | 15 | December | Jana, Johanna |