👦 Ivan — Name Meaning & Origin

Ivan

“God is gracious (Иван)”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginHebrew, Slavic
ReligionChristian
Used inRussia, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Belarus
Numerology1 — independent, ambitious and a natural leader
Letters4 · starts with I
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Ivan?

Ivan means "God is gracious (Иван)" (Hebrew, Slavic origin).

Is Ivan a boy or girl name?

Ivan is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Ivan from?

Ivan is used as a Christian name in Russia, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Belarus.

What is the lucky number for Ivan?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Ivan adds up to 1, linked with being independent, ambitious and a natural leader.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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