Ioan

Ioan is the Romanian, Welsh, and Bulgarian form of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. In Wales the name has been in continuous use since the medieval period and carries strong associations with Welsh Christian tradition, while in Romania and Bulgaria it reflects the Byzantine influence that spread the Greek form Ioannes across Orthodox Christian cultures. The name shares its roots with a wide family of cognates across European languages, including John, Ivan, Jan, Giovanni, Jean, Juan, and Ioannis.