Ioan: Name day
Name day
Ioan has a notably extensive schedule of name day celebrations primarily recorded in Romania and Bulgaria throughout the calendar year. Celebrations in Bulgaria occur on January 7 and October 19. The name day is celebrated multiple times in Romania, including major dates on January 7, January 26, January 27, January 31, February 6, February 24, February 28, March 30, April 18, April 19, May 8, May 12, May 25, May 27, June 2, June 24, June 28, August 5, August 18, August 29, August 30, September 13, September 23, September 26, and November 13.
Ioan History, Meaning, and Vibe
The masculine name Ioan is the standard Romanian and Welsh form of John, carrying significant historical and cultural weight across Europe. While rarely seen in the USA, it remains a pillar name in regions like Eastern Europe, reflecting centuries of steady usage. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew *Yohanan*, conveying the powerful and uplifting meaning "God is gracious." Ioan carries a classic, strong, and dignified mood, suggesting grounded reliability rather than playful modernity. Its gender classification is universally male, fitting its deep traditional roots in religious history.
Name Day List: Ioan
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Bulgaria | 7 | January | Ivan, Ivaylo, Ivanka, Vanio, Vania, Encho, Enio, Zhan, Zhana, Ivayla, Ivelin, Ivelina, Ivet, Ivo, Yoan, Ioan, Ioana, Yonka, Yonko, Yoncho, Yoto, Kaloyan, Kaloian |
 Romania | 7 | January | Ioan |
| Romania | 26 | January | Arcadie, Ioan, Iosif, Maria, Xenofont |
| Romania | 27 | January | Ioan |
| Romania | 31 | January | Chir, Ioan |
| Romania | 6 | February | Fotie, Ioan, Varsanufie, Vucol |
| Romania | 24 | February | Ioan |
| Romania | 28 | February | Gherman, Ioan, Vasile |
| Romania | 30 | March | Ioan |
| Romania | 18 | April | Ioan |
| Romania | 19 | April | Ioan |
| Romania | 8 | May | Ioan |
| Romania | 12 | May | Ioan |
| Romania | 25 | May | Ioan |
| Romania | 27 | May | Ioan |
| Romania | 2 | June | Ioan |
| Romania | 24 | June | Ioan |
| Romania | 28 | June | Chir, Ioan |
| Romania | 5 | August | Ioan |
| Romania | 18 | August | Ioan |
| Romania | 29 | August | Ioan |
| Romania | 30 | August | Alexandru, Ioan, Secu, Varlaam |
| Romania | 13 | September | Ioan |
| Romania | 23 | September | Ioan |
| Romania | 26 | September | Ioan, Neagoe |
| Bulgaria | 19 | October | Ioan, Ioana, Yoan, Yoana |
| Romania | 13 | November | Ioan |
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