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The name Jean is a unisex name of French origin. It is a derivative of the name Jehan, which is the French variant of John. John comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." Jean has been used as a male and female name in France since medieval times, but in English-speaking countries, it is primarily used as a female name since the early 20th century. Jean has been popularized by famous personalities such as actresses Jean Harlow and Jeanne Moreau, and fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier. The name has also been used in literary works, including Charlotte Bronte's novel "Shirley," in which the protagonist's full name is Shirley Keeldar, but she is often referred to as Miss Jeanie. The name Jean has various spelling variations depending on the language, such as Joan, Joanne, and Juan in English, and Giovanni and Gianni in Italian. Moreover, the name has different pronunciations in other countries, such as French (zhawn), Scottish (jeen), and Irish (shan).

The name Jean is most popular in France and Scotland.

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