Ivan

The meaning of Ivan is 'gift from God' and is derived from Russian origin. This name comes from the old Slavic name, Іѡаннъ (Ioannu). This Slavic name has Greek roots from Ioannes meaning ‘God is gracious’. Also this name has Hebrew roots of ‘yo’ meaning God and ‘chanan’ meaning ‘to be gracious’. It is given to people as a way of thanking God for being kind and merciful. Many people in history have been called Ivan, especially in the Christian faith. The name Ivan is also a reference to Jesus, in that Jesus' rebirth was a gift from God which should be appreciated and celebrated. We can see it among many notable rulers in Russian history, most famously, Ivan the Terrible, who was known to be a notorious ruler. Another famous person with this name is Ivan Vladislav, who was the tsar of Bulgaria in 1015. There are many different versions of this name such as Ioann, Ioan, Yoan, Yan, Jovan, Jovan, Ivano, Ioan and Ion.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

God is gracious

Origin

Russian variation of John

Numerology

I is for intense, your zest of living.

V is for valiant, the way you approach life!

A is for accomplished, in all that you do.

N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.

Lucky

Ivan lucky number is 1.

1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Ivan

• Niamh McGrady Northern Irish actress
• Niamh O'Brien Irish dancer, wife of Riverdance costar Michael Flatley
• Niamh Wilson Canadian actress
• Niamh Perry Northern Irish actress and singer
• Niamh Fahey Irish footballer

Ivan in Pop Culture

• Ivan character in video game "Golden Sun"
• Ivan Vassilevich Lomov character in Anton Chekhov's "A Marriage Proposal"
• Ivan Raidenovich Raikov character in video game "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater"
• "The Death of Ivan Ilyich " novel by Leo Tolstoy
• Ivan Karamazov character in Fyodor Dostoevsky's "The Brothers Karamazov"