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Ian

"God is gracious"

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ee·AHN

2 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Scottish Gaelic Iain, from Hebrew Yochanan (Yahweh is gracious)

What Ian means

Ian is a boy name of Celtic origin meaning "God is gracious". It comes from Scottish Gaelic Iain, from Hebrew Yochanan (Yahweh is gracious). It is pronounced ee-AHN.

Pronounced as two syllables in Mexico, ee-AHN. Top 40 in the 2010s.

Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.

Related meanings: faith, grace.

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Ian means God is gracious

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