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Jodean

Female

« Jodean is an English name meaning 'God is Gracious,' popularized by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in his poem 'The Courtship of Miles Standish.' »

#12368 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

The name Jodean is of English origin and it means "God is Gracious". It was popularized by the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in his poem "The Courtship of Miles Standish" where he used it for one of the main characters, a noblewoman named Jodean. The character was based on a real historical figure known as Myles Standish's wife, who was said to have been very kind and compassionate. Therefore, the name Jodean has a long history and is associated with positive qualities such as kindness and gracefulness.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Jodean since 1880

Total births
448
Total since 1880
Peak year
1960
28 births
in 1991
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0% →
vs previous 5 years