Jovan

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"God is gracious", "Gift from heaven"
Scripts(How to write)
Јован (Serbian), Јован (Macedonian), Йован (Bulgarian), Jovan (Croatian)
Јован(Serbian, Macedonian)
Pronunciation
YAW-van(Macedonian)
YO-van(Serbian)
yo-van (Serbian, Macedonian), yoh-vahn (Bulgarian), yo-vahn (Croatian)
Popularity
Jovan is not a highly common name worldwide, but it is a popular choice in the Balkan region. It is ranked #455 in Serbia and #945 in Croatia.

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Jovan Name meanings & History

Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian, Bulgarian. "God is gracious", "Gift from heaven". Serbian and Macedonian form of John. Jovan is usually used as a given name for baby boys in the Balkan countries, especially among Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian, and Bulgarian populations.

Zodiac Sign of Jovan: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jovan:

J: Jester,Journey,Journal,Judicial,Justice,Joy

O: Organized,Obstinate,Obsolete,Obsessive,Ostentatious

V: Vivacious,Vexing,Versatility,Variety

A: Assertive,Action,Angry,Argumentative,Ambitious,Aggressive

N: Neat,Nervous,Nitpicking,Nagging,Neurosis,Nice,Nutrition

Jovan is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Jovan include Jovan Dučić (Serbian poet and diplomat), Jovan Pavlović (Serbian footballer), Jovan Ristić (Serbian statesman and diplomat), Jovan Krkobabić (Serbian politician and trade unionist), and Jovan Belcher (American football player).

2.) Jovan (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: The supreme God

Other Forms: Jovon, Jovun


3.) Jovan (Male)

Usage: Old Swedish

Meanings: The name Jovan is derived from the Greek name Ioannes, which means "God is gracious" or "gift of God". In Serbian, it means "John".


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Description: Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian, Slovenian. The name Jovan is derived from the Greek name Ioannes, which means "God is gracious" or "gift of God". In Serbian, it means "John". Possibly an anglicized form of Giovan (also compare Jovani, Jovanni) or a variant of Javon. Jovan is a masculine name and is mainly used for baby boys.

Famous People

Famous people with this name include Jovan Dučić (a Serbian poet), Jovan Divjak (a Bosnian Army officer), and Jovan Belcher (an American football player).

4.) Jovan (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Latin) Jove-like, majestic. (Slavic) a form of John. Mythology: Jove, also known as Jupiter, was the supreme Roman deity.

Other Forms: Johvan, Johvon, Jovaan, Jovaann, Jovane, Jovanic, Jovann, Jovannis, Jovaughn, Jovaun, Joven, Jovenal, Jovenel, Jovi, Jovian, Jovin, Jovito, Jowan, Jowaun, Yovan, Yovani


5.) Jovan (Male)

Usage: Slavic

Meanings: (Slavic) gifted

Other Forms: Jovahn, Jovohn


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