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Iann
Iann is a masculine name that appears to be a distinctive spelling variation of Ian, which itself is the Scottish Gaelic form of John. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning…
Eann
Eann is a masculine name with Celtic, particularly Irish and Scottish Gaelic origins. It's likely a variant of Ian or Eoin, which are forms of John, ultimately meaning 'God is gracious' from Hebrew…
Iain
Gaelic variation of John
"God is gracious"
Iain, this authentic Gaelic form of John, has been well used in Scotland since the early twentieth century, used concurrently with the shortened Ian spelling, but is rarely seen in the US. Iain Banks…
Eion
Eion is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Ian (the Scottish form of John), or related to the Greek name Eon, meaning 'being' or 'existence.' Some also…
Ion
Romanian and Basque variation of John
A cross between Ian and a group of atomic particles.
Ianthe
Greek
"purple flower"
Like Violet, Lavender and Lilac, Ianthe is a purple flower name. Chosen by the poet Shelley for his daughter, Ianthe has a poetic, romantic, almost ethereal quality. In the ancient myth, she was the…
Iantha
Iantha is a rare feminine name with ancient Greek origins. Derived from the Greek elements 'ion' (violet flower) and 'anthos' (flower), the name means 'violet flower' or 'purple bloom.' In Greek…
