♂ Name Ivan

Q: What does the name Ivan mean?

Ivan 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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1842

Ivan is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Ivan come from?

Ivan is a Slavic variant of the name John, which derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן).

What does the name Ivan mean?

Ivan 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).

Pronunciation of Ivan

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Variants

Ifan Iván Iwan Yvan

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Popularity of the name Ivan

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