Yvann
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Yvann
Yvann is a Breton variant of Jean/John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." The name has roots in the Latin Ioannes and Greek Ioannes forms that entered European languages through Christian tradition.
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Etymology
Yvann is a Breton variant of Jean/John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." The name has roots in the Latin Ioannes and Greek Ioannes forms that entered European languages through Christian tradition.
Yvann is primarily used in Breton culture (Brittany, France) and among French-speaking populations, with historical usage among Breton nobility and saints in medieval Christian contexts.
Yvann currently ranks #1,124 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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