Ivan

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • A male given name from Russian of English speakers.
  • A Russian.
  • Russians .
  • A Soviet.
  • Soviets .
  • A male given name from Welsh of Welsh origin.

Origin

  • From Russian Ива́н, and from Ivan in several Slavic languages. John.
  • Rare variant of Evan, from Welsh Ifan, the Welsh equivalent of John.

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