Jean — French form of Jehan, the Old French form of Iohannes (see John). The French philosophers Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) and Jean Paul Sartre (1905-1980) were two well-known bearers of this name. It was also borne by the German-French Dadaist artist Jean Arp (1886-1966).
Medieval English variant of Jehanne.
Biblical namesake: John the Baptist was a prophet who preached repentance and baptized Jesus in the Jordan River. He is remembered as a key forerunner to Jesus and a central figure in the Gospels. (Matthew · Matthew 3, Mark 1, Luke 3)
Saintly namesake: Jean de Brébeuf was a French Jesuit missionary and martyr who worked among the Huron people in Canada. He is remembered for his courage and dedication to his faith. (March 16 · 17th century)
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