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Jovan

Jovan is a male name of Slavic, Hebrew, and Latin origin. The name means “God is Gracious” and “Father” in Slavic languages and resembles the popular boy’s name “Ivan.” In Latin origins, Jovan is a variant of “Jove,” deriving from “Jupiter,” who is considered “King of the Gods” in Roman mythology. Jupiter—or Jove—is often regarded as Roman mythology’s answer to the Greek Zeus. This larger-than-life name is perfect for the parent who wishes to imbue everyday life with a little bit of Roman deity flavor.
Latin, Slavic, Hebrew Male
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Meaning

God is gracious, father, king of the gods

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Pronunciation

JO-vahn

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Traits

  • Strong
  • Leader
  • Noble
  • Kind

Compatibility

Jovan is a strong and noble name that pairs well with classic or modern sibling names. It also works well as a middle name to add a touch of sophistication to the full name. Culturally, Jovan is versatile and can fit into a variety of naming styles.

Strong Leader Noble Kind

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Jovan Belcher

Jovan Belcher

Athlete

Born: July 24, 1987 · West Babylon, New York, USA

Portrait of Jovan Deretić

Jovan Deretić

Writer

Born: January 6, 1934 · Belgrade, Serbia

Portrait of Jovan Jovanović Zmaj

Jovan Jovanović Zmaj

Poet

Born: November 24, 1833 · Novi Sad, Serbia

Portrait of Jovan Kirovski

Jovan Kirovski

Athlete

Born: March 18, 1976 · Escondido, California, USA

Portrait of Jovan Muskalla

Jovan Muskalla

Artist

Born: October 28, 1971 · Prishtina, Kosovo

Portrait of Jovan Pavlović

Jovan Pavlović

Scientist

Born: March 1, 1949 · Belgrade, Serbia

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Jovan Original form
  • Јован Serbian Cyrillic
  • Йован Russian Cyrillic
  • Johann German
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Georgian
  • Hindi
  • Chinese

Cultural Adaptations

  • ジョバン (Joban) Japanese
  • 조반 (Joban) Korean
  • ჯოვანი (Jovani) Georgian
  • जोवन (Jovan) Hindi
  • 約瓦 (Yue-wa) Chinese

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jovan

What does Jovan mean?
God is gracious, father, king of the gods
What is the origin of Jovan?
Jovan has Latin, Slavic, Hebrew origins.
Is Jovan popular?
Jovan has been viewed 102 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Jovan?
Similar names include Gadiel, Taylor, Killian, Rory, Nora.
How do you pronounce Jovan?
Jovan is pronounced JO-vahn.

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