Ivan
Ivan is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Slavic origin, meaning “God is gracious”.
| Meaning | God is gracious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Slavic |
| Written as | Иван |
| Pronunciation | ee-VAHN |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Russia, Croatia, Spain, Bulgaria |
Meaning and origin of Ivan
Ivan is the Slavic form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious'. It has been one of the most common names in Russia, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia and Bulgaria for centuries, borne by rulers such as Ivan the Terrible. In English it is usually pronounced 'EYE-vun', while in Slavic languages the stress falls on the second syllable. It is also popular in Spain and Latin America as Iván.
Is Ivan a Christian name?
Ivan is a Christian name, the Slavic form of John, honouring John the Baptist and John the Apostle in Orthodox and Catholic tradition.
How popular is Ivan?
Very common in Slavic countries and widely used in Spanish-speaking ones.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ivan mean?
Ivan means 'God is gracious'. It is of Hebrew, via Slavic origin.
Is Ivan a Christian name?
Ivan is a Christian name, the Slavic form of John, honouring John the Baptist and John the Apostle in Orthodox and Catholic tradition.
How do you pronounce Ivan?
Ivan is pronounced ee-VAHN.
Is Ivan a boy or girl name?
Ivan is usually a boy name.