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Schani (male)

Pet Name for:Johann (M)
Derivative of:Jean (M)
   
Source(s):
Personal communication [SB]
Notes:

Originally a German nickname for Johann by which the Viennese composer Johnann Strauss, junior, was known. Schani is a verbal representation of Jean the French form of Johann.

This name is now occasionally used in honour of the composer.
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