Jean

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Jean is a common female given name in English-speaking countries, usually pronounced /dʒi:n/ (IPA). It is the Scottish form of Jane (and is sometimes pronounced that way); both names derive from the Old French Jehanne (equivalent to Johanna/Joanna/Joanne/Joan).

In French-speaking countries, Jean is a male name, roughly pronounced /ʒɑ̃/ (IPA), and cognate with English John.

Famous people named Jean include:

Jean Chrétien, former Prime Minister of Canada
Jean Gabin, actor
Jean Genet, author
Jean Harlow, actress
Jean Reno, actor
Jean Renoir, film director
Jean Seberg, actress
Jean Sibelius, composer
Jean Simmons, actress
Jean Vigo, film director
Jean-Jacques Rousseau, philosopher
Jean-Luc Godard, film director
Jean-Luc Picard, Star Trek character
Jean-Michel Jarre, musician
Jean of Luxembourg, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Jean-Charles Naquin, philosopher, artist

Jean can also refer to:

Jean, a musical by Marvin Hamlisch
Jean, a cotton fabric similar to denim
Jean, Nevada, a small community near the Nevada-California state line.

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