♂ Name Iwan

Q: What does the name Iwan mean?

Iwan 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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Iwan is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Iwan come from?

Iwan is a Slavic variant of the biblical name John or Johannes. Iwan is also a modern Welsh form of the Old Welsh name Ieuan, which derived from John as well.

What does the name Iwan mean?

Iwan 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 Iwan

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Variants

Ifan Ivan Iván Yvan

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Popularity of the name Iwan

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