Iván
/iˈban/masculine
ian in Spanish is Iván. Wiktionary also lists Juan.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Iván | /iˈban/ | masculine |
| Juan | /ˈxwan/ /ˈʃwan/ |
masculine |
In Spanish, this is a masculine given name.
Which one should you use?
Iván is a specific form of the name, while Juan is a different name that serves a similar function as a common masculine given name.
How do you pronounce it?
/iˈban/
Did you know?
- While 'Ian' is a Scottish name, its Spanish counterpart Iván actually traveled from Russia, rather than coming from the Latin or Hebrew roots typically found in Western European versions of the name.
- The name Juan is frequently used in the fixed expression don Juan, which refers to a legendary Spanish libertine and seducer.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, Juan is used in the phrase Juan Pueblo to represent the 'everyman' or the common citizen.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, ¿cómo te llamas? Me llamo Ian. Mucho gusto.Good morning, what's your name? My name is Ian. Nice to meet you.
- Iván es un buen amigo.Iván is a good friend.
- ¿Conoces a Iván?Do you know Iván?
- El hermano de Iván vive en Madrid.Iván's brother lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- Daniel¿Has visto a Iván hoy?Have you seen Iván today?
- MaríaNo, no he visto a Iván.No, I haven't seen Iván.
- DanielEs un hombre muy amable.He is a very kind man.
- MaríaSí, es verdad.Yes, that's true.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ian” translations and entries Iván, Juan, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Iván, Juan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
