Ioan
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- Name
- Ioan
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- Boy name
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The male first name Ioan represents a Romanian, Bulgarian, and Welsh variant of Johannes. It means 'God is gracious'.
What does the name Ioan mean?
Ioan is a Romanian, Bulgarian, and Welsh derivative of the name John, thus also of Johannes. The meaning of the name is 'God is gracious'. Ioan is especially widespread in Romania, where variants such as Ion, Ionel, and Ionut can also be found.
Where does the name Ioan come from?
The name Ioan has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'God is gracious'. The word parts consist of jô = God and ḥnn = to be gracious. It can be found in Bulgarian, Moldovan, Romanian, and Welsh languages.
How do you pronounce Ioan?
The pronunciation of the name Ioan is two syllables and open. In the German language, it is usually pronounced as 'I-o-an' [ˈiːo̯an]. It begins with a long I sound, which stands for clarity and brightness. The following vowels give the name a gliding and almost singing quality, while the ending '-an' creates a calm conclusion. This makes Ioan sound melodic, international, soft, and tradition-conscious.
When is the name day of Ioan?
The name day of Ioan is celebrated on June 24 and December 27.
Popularity
In Germany, Ioan enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,344th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2005, when it reached 827th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 260 times, which places it at 1,346th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,474th.
Nicknames & pet names
Hansi
Similar first names
Famous people
- Ioan Vieru (Romanian sprinter)
- Ioan Almasan (football player from Romania)
- Ioan Andone (* 1960), Romanian football player and coach)
- Ioan Bassarabescu (writer from Romania)
- Ioan Bogdan (football player from Romania)
- Ioan C. Toma (film director from Romania)
- Ioan Condruc (Romanian football player)
- Ioan Duma (Romanian archbishop)
- Ioan Dzitac (Romanian mathematician)
- Ioan Fiscuteanu (Romanian actor)
- Ioan Giurgiu Patachi (bishop from Romania)
- Ioan Grufford (actor)
- Ioan Gruffudd (actor)
- Ioan Holender (Austrian singer)
- Ioan James (English mathematician)
- Ioan Lupescu (footballer/Romania)
- Ioan Miclescu-Prajescu (Romanian fencer)
- Ioan Mihai Cochinescu (Romanian writer)
- Ioan Mihalcea (Romanian musician)
- Ioan Perdei (Romanian football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ioan
What is the origin of the name Ioan?
The name Ioan has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and is common in Bulgarian, Moldovan, Romanian, and Welsh languages.
What does the name Ioan mean?
Ioan means 'God is gracious'. The composition comes from the Hebrew words jô for God and ḥnn for to be gracious.
How popular is the name Ioan?
Ioan is particularly popular in Romania and has numerous variants such as Ion, Ionel, and Ionut.