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unisex given name, specifically, the

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form of "

Jean Jean may refer to: People * Jean (female given name) * Jean (male given name) * Jean (surname) Fictional characters * Jean Grey, a Marvel Comics character * Jean Valjean, fictional character in novel ''Les Misérables'' and its adaptations * J ...

" (French for "

John John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second E ...

"). Notable persons with the name Yann include: __NOTOC__

In arts and entertainment

Yann Martel Yann Martel, (born June 25, 1963) is a Canadian author who wrote the Man Booker Prize–winning novel '' Life of Pi'', an international bestseller published in more than 50 territories. It has sold more than 12 million copies worldwide and spe ...

(born 1963), Canadian author *

Yann Moix Yann Moix (, ; born 31 March 1968) is a French author, film director and media commentator. He is the author of ten novels and the recipient of several literary prizes. He has directed two feature films. He was a columnist on the talk show '' O ...

(born 1968), French author, film director and television presenter *

Yann Peifer Yann Peifer (born 6 March 1974), known professionally as Yanou, is a German trance and Eurodance musician and producer. He is most famous for collaborating on DJ Sammy's hit "Heaven" with vocalist Do and for being a member of the popular German ...

(born 1974), German disc-jockey *

Yann Queffélec Yann Queffélec (born 4 September 1949 in Paris) is a French author who won the Prix Goncourt The Prix Goncourt ( , "The Goncourt Prize") is a prize in French literature, given by the académie Goncourt to the author of "the best and most imag ...

(born 1949), French author *

Yann Tiersen Yann Pierre Tiersen (born 23 June 1970) is a French Breton musician and composer. His musical career is split between studio recordings, music collaborations, and film soundtracks songwriting. His music incorporates a large variety of classical ...

(born 1970), French musician *

Yann Le Pennetier Yann is a French unisex given name, specifically, the Breton form of "Jean" (French for "John"). Notable persons with the name Yann include: __NOTOC__ In arts and entertainment *Yann Martel (born 1963), Canadian author *Yann Moix (born 1968), F ...

(born 1954), a.k.a. Yann, French comics author *

Yann Tomita is a Japanese musician, composer, record producer, writer, and steelpan player based in Tokyo. In Japan during the 1980s and 1990s, he pioneered various music genres, including hip hop, dub, acid jazz, exotica, and electronic music. He is the ...

(born 1952), Japanese musician

In politics and activism

* Yann Fouéré (1910–2011), French activist, Breton nationalist *

Yann Goulet Yann Goulet (or Yann Renard-Goulet; 20 August 1914 – 22 August 1999) was a Breton sculptor, Breton nationalist and war-time collaborationist with Nazi Germany who headed the Breton ''Bagadou Stourm'' militia. He later took Irish citizenship ...

(1914–1999), French activist, Breton nationalist * Yann Le Pen (born 1963), French politician, daughter of French politician Jean-Marie Le Pen *

Yann Piat Yann Annabelle Piat (née Marie; 12 June 1949 – 25 February 1994) was a French politician. She served in the National Assembly from 1986 to 1994, first with the extreme right party National Front, then with the centrist party Union for Fren ...

(1949 –1994), French politician * Yann Wehrling (born 1971), French politician

In sports

Yann Aurel Bisseck Yann Aurel Ludger Bisseck (born 29 November 2000) is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Inter Milan and the Germany national team. Club career Early career Bisseck made his debut for 1. FC Köln against ...

(born 2000), German footballer *

Yann Bodiger Yann Yves Laurent Bodiger (born 9 February 1995) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Spanish club CD Tenerife. Club career Bodiger is a youth exponent from Toulouse. He made his Ligue 1 debut at 9 August 2014 agains ...

(born 1995), French footballer * Yann Boé-Kane (born 1991), French footballer *

Yann Clairay Yann Dominique André Clairay (born 2 December 1983 in Laval, Mayenne) is a French racing driver. He has competed in such series as Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 and the Formula Three Euroseries. Clairay won the GT1 class of the 2009 Le Mans Serie ...

(born 1983), French racing driver *

Yann Cowart Yann is a French unisex given name, specifically, the Breton form of "Jean" (French for "John"). Notable persons with the name Yann include: __NOTOC__ In arts and entertainment *Yann Martel (born 1963), Canadian author *Yann Moix (born 1968), F ...

(born 1964), American football player *

Yann Cucherat Yann Cucherat (born 2 October 1979) is a French gymnast. He won a bronze medal in parallel bars at the 2005 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. He competed at the 2000, 2004, 2008, and 2012 Summer Olympics The 2012 Summer Olympics, ...

(born 1979), French gymnast *

Yann Danis Yann Joseph Richard Danis (born June 21, 1981) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers, and New Jersey Devils. He playe ...

(born 1981), Canadian ice hockey player *

Yann David Yann David (born 15 April 1988 in Lyon, France) is a French professional rugby union centre and winger currently playing for Castres Olympique in the Top 14. He is 1.85m tall and weighs 105 kg. David studied at the private school St.Jose ...

(born 1988), French rugby union player *

Yann Delaigue Yann Delaigue (born 5 April 1973) is a retired French international rugby union player. A highly talented player, nicknamed « Little Mozart », he played the first two matches of the 1995 Rugby World Cup. In 2001 he was part of the French Bar ...

(born 1973), French rugby union player *

Yann Ekra Yann Ekra (born 10 December 1990) is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in Ivory Coast, represented France at youth international level. He is currently an assistant coach with the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the USL Cham ...

(born 1990), French-Ivorian footballer *

Yann Jouffre Yann Jouffre (; born 23 July 1984) is a French former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Nîmes, Guingamp, Lorient and FC Metz. Club career Born in Montélimar, Drôme, Jouffre made his professional debut for Nîmes Olympi ...

(born 1984), French footballer *

Yann Kermorgant Yann Alain Kermorgant (born 8 November 1981) is a French former professional footballer who played as a striker. Club career Early career Born in Vannes, Morbihan, Kermorgant began his career with the Stade Rennais Youth Academy, but aged 14 ...

(born 1981), French footballer *

Yann Lachuer Yann Lachuer (born 5 August 1972) is a French football coach and former professional player who coaches SO Romorantin. Playing career Lachuer began his career in the 1992–93 season with US Créteil-Lusitanos in Ligue 2 the second tier of Fr ...

(born 1972), French footballer *

Yann Lesgourgues Yann Lesgourgues (born 17 January 1991) is a French rugby union footballer. He plays for Bordeaux Bègles. He began his career at Biarritz making his debut in 2009. In 2014 he moved to rival Top14 side Bordeaux Begles. In 2017 he made his deb ...

(born 1991), French rugby union player *

Yann M'Vila Yann Gérard M'Vila (born 29 June 1990) is a French professional Association football, footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Stade Malherbe Caen, Caen. M'Vila is a France national football team, French international, having played ...

(born 1990), French footballer *

Yann Marti Yann Marti (born 7 June 1988) is a Swiss former tennis player. His highest singles ranking was World No. 200, which was achieved on 18 August 2014. In September 2014, Yann Marti was called as fifth player and sparring partner for the Davis Cup s ...

(born 1998), Swiss tennis player * Yann Rolim (born 1995), Brazilian footballer *

Yann Sommer Yann Sommer (born 17 December 1988) is a Swiss professional association football, footballer who plays as a goalkeeper (association football), goalkeeper for Serie A club Inter Milan. Known for his exceptional reflexes and high agility, Sommer is ...

(born 1988), Swiss footballer * Yann Songo'o (born 1991), Cameroonian footballer

In other fields

Yann Arthus-Bertrand Yann Arthus-Bertrand (; born 13 March 1946) is a French environmentalist, activist, journalist and photographer. He has also directed films about the impact of humans on the planet. He is especially well known for his book '' Earth from Above'' ...

(born 1946), French photographer *

Yann LeCun Yann André Le Cun ( , ; usually spelled LeCun; born 8 July 1960) is a French-American computer scientist working primarily in the fields of machine learning, computer vision, mobile robotics and computational neuroscience. He is the Silver Pr ...

(born 1960), French-American computer scientist

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