Juan
/ˈxwan/masculine
The English name John can be translated into Spanish as Juan. Wiktionary also lists Iván.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Juan | /ˈxwan/ /ˈʃwan/ |
masculine |
| Iván | /iˈban/ | masculine |
The name is used as a masculine given name.
Which one should you use?
While Juan is the standard form, Iván is used as a variation in certain regions. In the Asturias region, Xuan serves as a regional counterpart.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Colombia, Venezuela and Mexico, Iván is sometimes used as a regional variation of John. In Asturias, Xuan is occasionally used as the regional counterpart.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈxwan/
Did you know?
- The expression Juan Pueblo is used across Latin America to represent the 'average citizen' or the common man, similar to 'John Doe' in English.
- The name Iván is actually a Russian import, whereas Juan is the traditional Spanish form derived from Latin.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the name Juan is often paired with Pablo or Carlos to form a double name, which is more common than in modern English.
Examples in context
- Sé que Juan es honesto.I know that John is honest.This sentence demonstrates how to use the form Juan to describe someone's character.Tatoeba #580483 by Leono, translation #253927 by CN
- Juan vive en Madrid.Juan lives in Madrid.
- ¿Es Juan tu hermano?Is Juan your brother?
- 70 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about a mutual friend.
- Elena¿Has visto a Juan hoy?Have you seen Juan today?
- AlejandroNo, no he visto a Juan.No, I haven't seen Juan.
- ElenaÉl me llamó esta mañana.He called me this morning.
- AlejandroQuizás Juan esté en casa.Maybe Juan is at home.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “john” translations and entries Juan, Iván, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Iván, Juan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
