IFAN

Ifan is a masculine given name of Welsh origin. In Wales it is commonly considered a native Welsh form of the name John and is related to other Welsh names such as Ioan, Ieuan, Evan, and Ian. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning “God is gracious,” a root shared with many forms of John across languages.

In Welsh orthography, Ifan is typically pronounced EE-van, with the initial “f” representing the sound /v/. The spelling has several cognate forms, including Ieuan, Ioan, and Iwan, and it often appears alongside Evan as a closely related Welsh form.

Usage and distribution: Ifan is primarily used in Wales and among Welsh communities abroad. In English-speaking contexts, it may be encountered among people of Welsh heritage and can appear in various spellings that reflect local pronunciation and tradition.

Variations and related names: Related Welsh and English forms include Ioan, Ieuan, Iwan, Evan, Ian, and John. These names share the same etymological origin and meaning, though they appear in different linguistic and cultural contexts.

See also: Evan, Ioan, Ieuan, Ian, John.