Ivan: Name day

Name day

The name Ivan has multiple name day observances across the globe throughout the year. Celebrations occur in January in Bulgaria, Norway, and Croatia, marking the start of the year. Additional observances are held in March in Croatia, May in Sweden, and June in Hungary, Spain, Ukraine, and the USA, as well as Czechia and another date in Croatia. A summer observance is also noted in Slovakia, and a final observance occurs in December in Croatia. This wide range of dates highlights the name's international popularity and extensive cultural importance.

Ivan Meaning History and Mood

Ivan is the Slavic form of John, originating from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." This powerful linguistic heritage establishes Ivan as a classic masculine name associated with strength and tradition. In the United States, the name has historical roots tied to immigration waves, maintaining a respected, international presence over time. The mood it conveys is strong and serious, projecting a determined, robust personality. Universally classified as male, Ivan is a straightforward identifier used consistently across cultures. Its significant historical weight lends it an undeniable global significance and timeless appeal.

Name Day List: Ivan

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
Norway	22	January	Ivan, Vanja
Croatia	31	January	Ivan, Marcela, Julije
Croatia	8	March	Pačista, Ivan
Sweden	24	May	Ivan, Vanja
Ukraine	24	June	Bohuslav, Bohuslava, Boris, Boryslav, Boryslava, Slavko, Slavka, Ivan, John, Yvonna, Jean, Joan, Johanna
USA	24	June	Hans, Giovanna, Giovanni, Ian, Ivan, Jan, Jana, Jean, Jeanette, Jeannette, Johan, John, Johnnie, Johnny, Juan, Juana, Juanita, Sean, Shana, Shane, Shanna, Yancy
Czechia	25	June	Ivan
Croatia	26	June	Ivan, Pavao, Vigilije, Zoran
Slovakia	8	July	Ivan
Croatia	13	December	Ivan, Krševan

Name Day List - similar names (Ivan)

Country	Day	Month	Names
Greece	7	January	Ioannis, Giannis, Gianna, John, Jeannette, Ivana, Prodromos
Latvia	8	January	Erhads, Gatis, Gundabis, Ivanda
Croatia	12	January	Arkadije, Živana, Ernest
Croatia	27	March	Ivan Damašć., Rupert, Lidija, Lada
Czechia	4	April	Ivana
Croatia	7	April	Ivan de la Salle, Herman, Epifan
Croatia	10	May	Ivan Merz, Gospa Trsat
Croatia	16	May	Ivan Nepomuk, Andrija Bobola, Nenad
Croatia	18	May	Ivan I. papa, Venancije, Srecko
Croatia	30	May	Ivana Arška
Croatia	10	June	Margareta, Dijana, Bl. Ivan Dominici
Croatia	12	June	Ivan Fakundo, Bosiljko, Nino
Croatia	22	June	Ivan Fisher, Toma More
Croatia	24	June	Rodenje Ivana Krstitelja
Hungary	24	June	Iván
Spain	24	June	Juan, Juana, Ivana, Joan, Jon, Iván, Jean
Croatia	23	July	Brigita Švedska, Ivan Cassian, Slobodan
Croatia	4	August	Ivan M. Vianney, Ivica, Tertulijan
Croatia	13	August	Poncijan, Hipolit, Ivan Berchmans
Croatia	19	August	Ivan Eudes
Croatia	29	August	Glavosijek Ivana Krstitelja, Sabina R.
Croatia	13	September	Ivan Zlatousti, Ljubo
Croatia	18	September	Ivan Macias, J. Kupert., Irena
Latvia	23	September	Ivanda, Omula, Vanda, Veneranda
Croatia	9	October	Ljudevit Bertran, Dionizije, Ivan Leon
Croatia	23	October	Ivan Kapistran, Borislav, Severin
Croatia	9	November	Ivan Lateranski
USA	9	November	Orestes, Sullivan, Vaughan, Vaughn
Croatia	14	November	Nikola Tavelic, Ivan Trogirski
Croatia	4	December	Ivan Damašcanski, Barbara
Croatia	11	December	Ivana Franciska Ch.
Croatia	22	December	Ivan Kentijski, Viktorija
Croatia	26	December	Ivan ev., Ivo, Janko
Slovakia	28	December	Ivana