Evan
/ehvuhn/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Evan is a English name meaning "A name of Welsh origin, a form of the name "John", meaning "Yahweh is Gracious".". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh. Evan is of Welsh origin, derived from the name Ifan, which is the Welsh equivalent of John. Ultimately, it stems from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic ehvuhn
IPA ɛvən
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ehvuhn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Evan
- · Evan Rachel Wood - Actress
- · Evan Goldberg - Screenwriter
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