Evan

• IPA^(key): /ˈɛ.vən/

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• Rhymes: -ɛvən

Anglicization of Welsh Ifan, ultimately from Latin Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָן‎ (Yōḥānān, literally “God is gracious”). Doublet of John, Jack, Johan, Johann, Johannes, Jean, Ian, Ivan, Sean, Shaun, Shane, and Giovanni.

Evan

1. A male given name from Welsh Ifan, equivalent to English John.
2. A surname, a variant of Evans.

Evan

1. A city in Minnesota, United States; named for the first postmaster's wife, Eva.

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Evan

1. accusative singular of Eva