Boy name
Ifan name meaning
“God is gracious”
Ifan is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning “God is gracious.” It is a Welsh form of John, ultimately from Hebrew Yoḥanan, which carries that meaning. In Indonesian usage, Ifan may also serve as a variant of Ivan alongside its Welsh connection to John.
What does Ifan mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Ifan
Ifan is a Welsh form of John, from Hebrew Yoḥanan, meaning God is gracious. In Indonesian usage it may also be a variant of Ivan.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Ifan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ifan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ifan: God is gracious
- Yonas: a dove
- Nahum: comforter, consoler
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Meaning of each word
- Ifan: God is gracious
- Valentino: strong, healthy
- Natalis: relating to birth
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Ifan Andrie
Meaning of each word
- Ifan: God is gracious
- Andrie: manly, courageous
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Meaning of each word
- Eben: stone; stone of help
- Ifan: God is gracious
- Marcos: associated with Mars
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Ifan Melky
Meaning of each word
- Ifan: God is gracious
- Melky: my king
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Meaning of each word
- Ifan: God is gracious
- Patrick: nobleman, of noble descent
- Marcel: diminutive form of Marcus
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How to pronounce Ifan
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦥ꦳ꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮖᮔ᮪ |
Is Ifan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ifan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ifan ranks #1,374 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ifan
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Irfan♂Knowledge, deep understanding
- Iman♂Faith, belief in God
- Ivan♂God has been gracious
- Ian♂God has shown graciousness
- Ifa♂♀Chastity, self-restraint
- Iyan♂
- Idan♂Era, age
- Imam♂Leader, leader of worship
- Irwan♂Possessing freshness or vitality
- Imran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Ihsan♂Doing good with excellence
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Ifan
- Ifan Firdaus Hasan · b. 1980
- Ifan Nanda Pratama · b. 2001
- Ifan Alfiyan · b. 1986
- Ifan Ariadna Wijaya · b. 1979
- Ifan Fauzi · b. 1980
- Ifan Hambali · b. 1975
- Ifan Haryanto · b. 1975
- Ifan Iskandar
- Ifan Taufiqurrokhman Pramono · b. 1982
- Ifan Tri Sasongko · b. 1987
- Moch. Ifan Librawan
FAQ about the name Ifan
What is the meaning of Ifan?
Ifan means God is gracious. Ifan is a Welsh form of John, from Hebrew Yoḥanan, meaning God is gracious. In Indonesian usage it may also be a variant of Ivan.
Is Ifan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ifan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ifan?
Ifan is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Ifan have?
Ifan has 2 syllables (I-fan) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ifan?
Ifan ranks #1,374 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ifan?
Some ideas: Ifan Yonas Nahum; Ifan Valentino Natalis; Ifan Andrie.
Famous people named Ifan?
Notable people named Ifan include Ifan Firdaus Hasan, Ifan Nanda Pratama, Ifan Alfiyan.
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