Jean
Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via English)
Jean is a english / biblical girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 75, with 69,846 records. It has 1 syllable.
Origin and meaning
Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via English)
Jean originates as an Anglo-Norman and English feminine counterpart to John, descending ultimately from the Hebrew name Yochanan. In the Philippines, it became widespread through American English naming influences throughout the 20th century. It is extensively used both as a standalone mononym and as a component in classic compound names.
Jean is an English feminine given name derived from the Old French Jehanne, the feminine form of John (Hebrew Yochanan). It was introduced to the Philippines during the American colonial period and became a staple female name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very frequently combined to form double names such as Mary Jean, Jean Marie, or Jean Rose. Common informal nicknames include Je, Jean-Jean, or Inday.
Related forms
- Jeanne French
- Juana Spanish
- Giovanna Italian
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Jean with common surname pairs
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How do I use Jean with two Filipino surnames?
Jean is the given name. The full name is Jean + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Jean a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Jean is number 75, with 69,846 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.