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Iván is a masculine given name used primarily in Spanish-speaking countries. It is the Spanish form of the name Ivan, which derives from the Slavic form of John and ultimately from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning “God is gracious.” In Spanish, the accent on the a indicates stress on the second syllable, and the pronunciation is roughly ee-VAHN.

The name is common in Spain and across Latin America and appears in other regions through cultural exchange. Variants include Ivan (without the accent) used in many languages, Ivano in Italian and some Slavic contexts, and Ivana as a feminine form in various linguistic traditions.

Notable people named Iván include Iván Zamorano, a Chilean former professional footballer known for his time as a striker, and Iván Duque Márquez, a Colombian politician who served as president from 2018 to 2022. The name has wide usage in sports, politics, and the arts across Spanish-speaking countries.