Name Profile
Ivan
Name Story
Traits
- Strong
- Intelligent
- Resilient
- Charming
Compatibility
Ivan pairs well with classic and timeless names for siblings, such as Alexander and Sophia. It also makes a strong and traditional middle name choice. Culturally, Ivan fits well within Slavic and Eastern European naming styles.
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Ivan the Terrible
Leader
Born: August 25, 1530 · Kolomenskoye, Russia
Ivan Pavlov
Scientist
Born: September 14, 1849 · Ryazan, Russia
Ivan Lendl
Athlete
Born: March 7, 1960 · Ostrava, Czechoslovakia
Ivan Turgenev
Writer
Born: November 9, 1818 · Oryol, Russia
Ivan Reitman
Director
Born: October 27, 1946 · Komárno, Czechoslovakia
Ivan Rakitić
Athlete
Born: March 10, 1988 · Möhlin, Switzerland
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Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Ivan Original form
- Иван Cyrillic
- Johann German
- Juan Spanish
- Ивано Ukrainian
- Japanese
- Chinese
- Hindi
- Armenian
Cultural Adaptations
- イワン (Iwan) Japanese
- 伊万 (Yīwàn) Chinese
- इवान (Ivān) Hindi
- Իվան (Ivan) Armenian
Frequently Asked Questions about Ivan
- What does Ivan mean?
- God is gracious
- What is the origin of Ivan?
- Ivan has Slavic origins.
- Is Ivan popular?
- Ivan has been viewed 130 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Ivan?
- Similar names include Veronica, Kwame, Habiba, Kaiden, Neela.
- How do you pronounce Ivan?
- Ivan is pronounced EE-vahn.
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