♂ Name Ian

Q: What does the name Ian mean?

Ian means 'Yahweh is gracious' and 'Yahweh is merciful' (from Hebrew 'yo/יֹו', abbreviation of 'yeho/יְהוֹ' = referring to the Hebrew God + 'ḥanán/חָנַן' = to show favor/to be gracious).

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Ian is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Ian come from?

Ian is a Scottish variant of the name John, which is of Hebrew origin.

What does the name Ian mean?

Ian means “Yahweh is gracious” and “Yahweh is merciful” (from Hebrew “yo/יֹו”, abbreviation of “yeho/יְהוֹ” = referring to the Hebrew God + “ḥanán/חָנַן” = to show favor/to be gracious).

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Popularity of the name Ian

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