Iván
/iˈban/masculine
Iván is the Spanish way to say the male given name Ivan.
Iván is a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/iˈban/
Did you know?
- The name Iván is borrowed from the Russian Ива́н.
- The diminutive form Ivancito is not just a way to say 'little Ivan', but is a very common way to express deep warmth and closeness in both familial and romantic relationships.
- The name Iván is a phonetic mirror of the Russian name, but unlike many other borrowed names, it has been fully naturalized into Spanish phonetics, meaning it is pronounced with a Spanish 'v' which sounds more like a soft 'b'.
Examples in context
- Él no es Iván El Terrible.He is not Ivan The Terrible.This sentence is useful for distinguishing a person from the historical figure Ivan the Terrible using Iván.Tatoeba #6945575 by mauro98, translation #6945500 by cojiluc
- Iván maquinó el accidente.Ivan engineered the accident.This sentence shows Iván as the subject of an action.Tatoeba #11885553 by Eremon, translation #11830257 by Amastan
- ¿Has tenido novio alguna vez, Iván?Have you ever had a boyfriend, Ivan?This sentence shows how to address someone directly as Iván in a question.Tatoeba #13954463 by Seael, translation #13960316 by araneo
- Este es el señor Iván GonzálezThis is Mr. Ivan González
- ¡Hola, Ivancito! ¿Qué tal?Hey, little Ivan! How's it going?
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking at a cafe about a mutual acquaintance.
- Lucía¿Has visto a Iván hoy?Have you seen Iván today?
- AlejandroNo, no he visto a Iván.No, I haven't seen Iván.
- LucíaEs un chico muy amable, ¿verdad?He is a very kind guy, right?
- AlejandroSí, Iván es un buen amigo.Yes, Iván is a good friend.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ivan” translations and entries Iván, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Iván, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
