Ivan is a name that makes you think of great Slavic heroes! Ivan comes from Russian roots, meaning “God is gracious.” Or, rolling hills whisper of its Old Bulgarian spirit, “gift of God.” An explorer with a twinkle in their eye and a spark of courage in their heart would be a good fit for this name, which is a name that represents both strength and kindness. While traditionally seen as masculine, Ivan’s adaptable rhythm welcomes all journeys, regardless of where they lead.
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Similar Names like Ivan
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| Eamon | Imre |
| Ilya | Ewan |
| Evander | Isidore |
| Idris | Indigo |
| Ivor | Ilias |
| Icarus | Irwin |
| Orion | Elton |
| Inigo | Innes |
More Names Like Ivan That’ll Win Parent’s Heart:
| Silas | Alaric |
| Leon | Callum |
| Xavier | Caspian |
| Ezra | Lysander |
| Adrian | Evadne |
| Victor | Soren |
| Roman | Lucian |
| Ivanhoe | Theron |
Sibling Name Ideas
Are you trying to find a sibling name for Ivan? Great choices include the following:
| Elena | Arlo |
| Nico | Iliad |
| Nadia | Esme |
| Maya | Declan |
| Damian | Zara |
| Petra | Nolan |
| Ingrid | Anya |
