ThinkabaraIvan: meaning and origin
Ivan
“God is gracious; a form of John”
About the name Ivan
Ivan is a boy’s name from the Slavic tradition. Its meaning is “god is gracious; a form of John”. Names from Russian, Polish, Czech and other Slavic languages — like Mila, Nadia, Vera and Milan.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean gift of god.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Slavic names
- Dmitri 👦Devoted to Demeter, the earth goddess · Slavic
- Milan 👦Gracious, dear · Slavic
- Nikolai 👦Victory of the people · Slavic
- Sasha 🧒Defender; a Russian short form of Alexander · Slavic
Sibling name ideas (Slavic, girls)
- Anya 👧Grace; a form of Anna · Slavic
- Katya 👧Pure; a form of Katherine · Slavic
- Mila 👧Gracious, dear · Slavic
- Nadia 👧Hope · Slavic
- Vera 👧Faith; also Latin for true · Slavic
More boy names starting with I
- Ian 👦God is gracious; the Scottish form of John · Scottish
- Isaac 👦He will laugh · Hebrew
- Isaiah 👦God is salvation · Hebrew
Questions and answers
What does the name Ivan mean?
Ivan is a name of Slavic origin. It means: god is gracious; a form of John.
Is Ivan a boy or girl name?
Ivan is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Ivan have?
Ivan has 4 letters and about 2 syllables.