Boy name
Iwan name meaning
“God is gracious”
Iwan is a masculine name meaning God is gracious. One line of origin is commonly linked to Ivan, the Slavic form of John, from the Hebrew name Yochanan with that meaning. In Indonesian usage, Iwan can also function as a shortened form of other names.
What does Iwan 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 Iwan
One established source is Ivan, the Slavic form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. In Indonesian usage, Iwan can also shorten other names.
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 Iwan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Iwan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Iwan as a first name
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Iwan Agustino
Interpretation
May God's compassion accompany a noble and honorable life.Meaning of each word
- Iwan: God is gracious
- Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
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Interpretation
An image of a bold, courageous catcher within God's compassion.Meaning of each word
- Iwan: God is gracious
- Yoksan: catcher, trapper
- Andrei: manly, brave
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Iwan Yose
Interpretation
May the compassionate God bring further additions to life's goodness.Meaning of each word
- Iwan: God is gracious
- Yose: may God add
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Interpretation
An image of January accompanied by God's abundant love and compassion.Meaning of each word
- Iwan: God is gracious
- Juan: God is gracious
- Yanuarius: relating to January
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Iwan Yesaya
Interpretation
An image of God's compassion together with salvation from Yahweh.Meaning of each word
- Iwan: God is gracious
- Yesaya: Yahweh is salvation
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Interpretation
An image of stone and a father's peace within God's compassion.Meaning of each word
- Iwan: God is gracious
- Eben: stone; stone of help
- Axel: father is peace
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Interpretation
May God's compassion accompany courage and a crown of honor.Meaning of each word
- Iwan: God is gracious
- Andrei: manly, brave
- Steve: crown, wreath of honor
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Interpretation
An image of birth within the Julius family, accompanied by God's compassion.Meaning of each word
- Iwan: God is gracious
- Natalis: relating to birth
- Yulianus: belonging to the family of Julius
Iwan as a middle name
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Interpretation
An image of a messenger, firm as stone, within God's compassion.Meaning of each word
- Angelo: angel, messenger
- Iwan: God is gracious
- Eben: stone; stone of help
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Interpretation
May God's compassion bring increase and help throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Yose: may God add
- Iwan: God is gracious
- Lasarus: God has given help
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Interpretation
May courage like a lion's receive honor within God's compassion.Meaning of each word
- Leonard: brave as a lion
- Iwan: God is gracious
- Steve: crown, wreath of honor
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Interpretation
An image of rebirth crowned with honor within God's compassion.Meaning of each word
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
- Iwan: God is gracious
- Rene: reborn, born anew
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Interpretation
May a courageous, beloved person live within God's compassion.Meaning of each word
- Andrei: manly, brave
- Iwan: God is gracious
- Davit: beloved, dearly loved
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Interpretation
May the compassionate God add a crown of honor to life.Meaning of each word
- Joey: may God add
- Iwan: God is gracious
- Steve: crown, wreath of honor
Iwan as a last name
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Danil Iwan
Interpretation
An image of God as a judge who always shows compassion.Meaning of each word
- Danil: God is my judge
- Iwan: God is gracious
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Interpretation
An honored father, firm as rock, within the compassion of God.Meaning of each word
- Abram: exalted father
- Pit: stone, rock
- Iwan: God is gracious
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Eben Iwan
Interpretation
An image of a stone's firmness alongside the compassion of God.Meaning of each word
- Eben: stone; stone of help
- Iwan: God is gracious
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Kevin Iwan
Interpretation
May a beautiful birth be accompanied by the compassion of God.Meaning of each word
- Kevin: fair or gentle birth
- Iwan: God is gracious
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Jordan Iwan
Interpretation
An image of a descending flow accompanied by God's compassion.Meaning of each word
- Jordan: that which flows down
- Iwan: God is gracious
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Yosia Iwan
Interpretation
May God's compassion accompany Yahweh's support and healing help.Meaning of each word
- Yosia: Yahweh supports or heals
- Iwan: God is gracious
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How to pronounce Iwan
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Iwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Iwan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Iwan ranks #67 among boy names in our data sample (197 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Iwan
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
- 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
- Samuel♂Name of God
Famous people named Iwan
- Iwan Fals · b. 1961
- Iwan Simatupang · b. 1928
- Iwan Tirta · b. 1935
- Iwan Setiawan (pesepak bola) · b. 1958
- Andi Iwan Darmawan Aras · b. 1976
- Iwan Bokings
- Iwan Gayo · b. 1951
- Iwan Kurniawan · b. 1970
- Iwan Piliang
- Iwan Setiawan · b. 1970
- Iwan Abdurachman · b. 1946
- Iwan Chandra Lamisi · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Iwan
What is the meaning of Iwan?
Iwan means God is gracious. One established source is Ivan, the Slavic form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. In Indonesian usage, Iwan can also shorten other names.
Is Iwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Iwan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Iwan?
Iwan is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Iwan have?
Iwan has 2 syllables (I-wan) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Iwan?
Iwan ranks #67 among boy names in our data sample (197 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Iwan?
Some ideas: Iwan Agustino; Angelo Iwan Eben; Danil Iwan.
Famous people named Iwan?
Notable people named Iwan include Iwan Fals, Iwan Simatupang, Iwan Tirta.
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