Origin:
English
Hebrew
Scottish
Shakespearean
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?Yes
Meaning:God is gracious. Feminine form of John. Famous Bearers: Legendary Pope Joan, who was a woman masquerading as a man; French heroine Joan of Arc (Jeanne d’Arc); actresses Joan Crawford, Joan Fontaine, and Joan Collins.
Soul Urge:People with the name Joan have a deep inner need for quiet, and a desire to understand and analyze the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths.
Expression:People with the name Joan tend to be orderly and dedicated to building their lives on a solid foundation of order and service. They value truth, justice, and discipline, and may be quick-tempered with those who do not. Their practical nature makes them good at managing and saving money, and at building things in the material world. Because of their focus on order and practicality, they may seem overly cautious and conservative at times.