Ioan

Ioan is the Romanian, Welsh, and Bulgarian form of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. In Wales it has been used as the native equivalent of the Latin Iohannes since the medieval period, and in Romania and Bulgaria it reflects the same Latin-Greek transmission of the Hebrew original through early Christian usage. The name has long been associated with Saint John the Apostle and Saint John the Baptist, making it widespread across Christian communities. Related forms include Ioann, Ivan, Iovan, and Ifan.