Boy name
Ivan name meaning
“God has been gracious”
Ivan is a masculine name meaning “God has been gracious”, originating as a Slavic form of John. Its derivation passes through Greek Iōannēs to Hebrew Yōḥānān, the source of that meaning. Ivan and John therefore belong to the same name lineage.
What does Ivan 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 Ivan
A Slavic form of John, transmitted through Greek Iōannēs from Hebrew Yōḥānān 'God has been gracious'.
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 Ivan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ivan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Ivan as a first name
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Ivan Yordan
Interpretation
A picture of God's generosity flowing down through life.Meaning of each word
- Ivan: God has been gracious
- Yordan: that which flows down
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Interpretation
May God's generosity accompany a healer who embodies courage.Meaning of each word
- Ivan: God has been gracious
- Jason: healer, one who heals
- Andrei: manly, brave
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Ivan Stevie
Interpretation
May God's generosity become a crown of honor in life.Meaning of each word
- Ivan: God has been gracious
- Stevie: crown or wreath of honor
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Interpretation
May God's generosity be present through help that is given.Meaning of each word
- Ivan: God has been gracious
- Ezra: help or assistance
- Nathan: he has given
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Ivan Dave
Interpretation
A picture of someone dearly loved and receiving God's generosity.Meaning of each word
- Ivan: God has been gracious
- Dave: beloved
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Interpretation
A picture of a beloved stone held within God's generosity.Meaning of each word
- Ivan: God has been gracious
- Eben: stone; stone of help
- Dave: beloved
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Ivan Stephen
Interpretation
A picture of God's generosity appearing as a crown of honor.Meaning of each word
- Ivan: God has been gracious
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
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Interpretation
May God's generosity bring salvation and further gifts to life.Meaning of each word
- Ivan: God has been gracious
- Yosua: Yahweh saves
- Jose: may God add
Ivan as a middle name
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Interpretation
May strength grow alongside God's generosity and help for others.Meaning of each word
- Valentino: strong, healthy
- Ivan: God has been gracious
- Ezra: help or assistance
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Interpretation
A picture of God's generosity sustaining a person from France.Meaning of each word
- Yosia: Yahweh supports or heals
- Ivan: God has been gracious
- Fransisco: French, from France
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Interpretation
May God's generosity bring more nobility that is worthy of respect.Meaning of each word
- Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
- Ivan: God has been gracious
- Jose: may God add
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Interpretation
May God add generosity and nobility throughout this person's life.Meaning of each word
- Joey: may God add
- Ivan: God has been gracious
- Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
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Frederikus Ivan Andrean
Interpretation
May God's generosity accompany a courageous ruler who brings peace.Meaning of each word
- Frederikus: peaceful ruler
- Ivan: God has been gracious
- Andrean: brave, manly
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Interpretation
May God add generosity to the life of someone dearly loved.Meaning of each word
- Yopi: may God add
- Ivan: God has been gracious
- Dave: beloved
Ivan as a last name
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Patrick Ivan
Interpretation
A picture of a noble person living within God's generosity.Meaning of each word
- Patrick: nobleman, of noble descent
- Ivan: God has been gracious
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Leonard Ivan
Interpretation
May courage like a lion's be accompanied by God's generosity.Meaning of each word
- Leonard: brave as a lion
- Ivan: God has been gracious
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Jason Ivan
Interpretation
May this person become a healer who receives God's generosity.Meaning of each word
- Jason: healer, one who heals
- Ivan: God has been gracious
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Danil Ivan
Interpretation
A picture of God's generosity present alongside judgment from God.Meaning of each word
- Danil: God is my judge
- Ivan: God has been gracious
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Angelo Ivan
Interpretation
A picture of a messenger arriving to bring God's generosity.Meaning of each word
- Angelo: angel, messenger
- Ivan: God has been gracious
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Interpretation
May courage and humility grow within the generosity of God.Meaning of each word
- Andrei: manly, brave
- Pol: small, humble
- Ivan: God has been gracious
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How to pronounce Ivan
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦮ꦳ꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮗᮔ᮪ |
Is Ivan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ivan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ivan ranks #272 among boy names in our data sample (68 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ivan
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Iman♂Faith, belief in God
- Irvan♂Knowledge, deep understanding
- Ian♂God has shown graciousness
- Ifan♂God is gracious
- Iyan♂
- Idan♂Era, age
- Imam♂Leader, leader of worship
- Irwan♂Possessing freshness or vitality
- Irfan♂Knowledge, deep understanding
- 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 Ivan
- Ivan Carlos Franca Coelho · b. 1995
- Ivan Gunawan · b. 1981
- Ivan Sagita · b. 1957
- Ivan Doly Gultom · b. 1967
- Ivan Saba · b. 1979
- Ivan Steven Joudrie Sarundajang · b. 1972
- Ivan Ahmad Riski Titus · b. 1959
- Ivan Fadilla Soedjoko
- Ivan Febriyanto · b. 1992
- Ivan Firmansyah · b. 1978
- Ivan Gatot Prijanto
- Ivan Hanafi · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Ivan
What is the meaning of Ivan?
Ivan means God has been gracious. A Slavic form of John, transmitted through Greek Iōannēs from Hebrew Yōḥānān 'God has been gracious'.
Is Ivan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ivan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ivan?
Ivan is of European, Greek and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Ivan have?
Ivan has 2 syllables (I-van) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ivan?
Ivan ranks #272 among boy names in our data sample (68 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ivan?
Some ideas: Ivan Yordan; Valentino Ivan Ezra; Patrick Ivan.
Famous people named Ivan?
Notable people named Ivan include Ivan Carlos Franca Coelho, Ivan Gunawan, Ivan Sagita.
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