Ivan
Ivan is a common Slavic male name, derived from the Greek name Ιωάννης (Ioannes). The name is used in many Slavic countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Croatia. It is also used in some non-Slavic countries, such as Finland and Estonia. The name Ivan has several variations in different languages, including John in English, Juan in Spanish, and Giovanni in Italian.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The name Ivan is derived from the Greek name Ιωάννης (Ioannes), which is itself derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan. The name Yohanan means "Yahweh is gracious". The name Ivan is often used in Slavic countries as a male first name. It is also used as a surname in some countries.
Usage[edit | edit source]
The name Ivan is used in many Slavic countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Croatia. It is also used in some non-Slavic countries, such as Finland and Estonia. The name Ivan has several variations in different languages, including John in English, Juan in Spanish, and Giovanni in Italian.
Notable people named Ivan[edit | edit source]
There are many notable people named Ivan, including:
- Ivan the Terrible, the first Tsar of Russia
- Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning
- Ivan Lendl, a former professional tennis player from Czechoslovakia
- Ivan Rakitić, a Croatian professional footballer
See also[edit | edit source]
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