Efan
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Efan
Efan is the Welsh form of Evan, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (meaning "God is gracious") through the Greek Ioannes and Latin Ioannes.
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Etymology
Efan is the Welsh form of Evan, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (meaning "God is gracious") through the Greek Ioannes and Latin Ioannes. The name has its ultimate roots in Hebrew but entered Welsh through Norman and English influence.
Efan is primarily used in Welsh culture and Welsh-speaking communities, with historical usage among Welsh Christians; it gained particular prominence in Wales during the medieval period and remains common in contemporary Welsh society.
Efan currently ranks #2,089 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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