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In a medieval European context, Jehan is indeed one of the many forms of John or Joan.

However, it has a separate origin as a Muslim name, going back to a Persian world meaning "world", though it is also used in Arabic speaking countries like Egypt. Jehan Sadat is the widow of the former President of Egypt, Anwar Sadat.

http://www.behindthename.com/bb/arcview.php?id=281787&board=gen

Not having read Inkspell,, I don't know whether a medieval European or a Muslim origin of the name is more appropriate in that case.

• Jehan - dramaelf  May 24 2009, 8:02:10 PM
  • Re: Jehan - Cleveland Kent Evans  May 25 2009, 4:20:57 AM
    • There's a character named Farid in Inkspell, so possibly (nt) - Dracotorix  May 29 2009, 5:48:05 PM
  • Re: Jehan - Anneza  May 24 2009, 10:32:00 PM
    • Well, to be precise... - CFS  Jun 14 2009, 9:35:29 PM
    • Re: Jehan - dramaelf  May 26 2009, 9:21:44 AM