Ioan
God is gracious
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Name day
Celebrated on January 7
Origin and meaning of Ioan
Ioan is the learned, liturgical Romanian form of John, from the Hebrew Yōḥānān, “God is gracious”, by way of the Greek Iōánnēs; it lives alongside the popular variant Ion and the diminutive Ionuț. It is the name of John the Baptist and of the Evangelist, and for centuries it was the single most common name in Romanian villages. It still appears regularly among the top names given to newborns, often as a middle name in pairings such as Andrei-Ioan. Name day 7 January.
Variants around the world
How Ioan sounds in other languages.
Famous people
- Sfântul Ioan Botezătorul— saint
- Ioan Slavici— writer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ioan mean?
The name Ioan means God is gracious.
What is the origin of the name Ioan?
Origin of Ioan: Hebrew.
When is Ioan's name day?
Ioan's name day is celebrated on January 7.
What are the international variants of the name Ioan?
International variants of Ioan: Ion, Ionuț, Giovanni, John, and Johann.