Evan
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Etymology 1Edit
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.
Proper nounEdit
Evan
- A male given name from Welsh Ifan, equivalent to English John.
- A surname, a variant of Evans.
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Etymology 2Edit
Proper nounEdit
Evan
- A city in Minnesota, United States; named for the first postmaster's wife, Eva.
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Proper nounEdit
Evan
- accusative singular of Eva