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Name Origin

Ioan is a Romanian and Welsh masculine given name. It is the Romanian form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. In Wales, Ioan is the traditional Welsh spelling of John.

romanianwelshmasculinebiblicalreligiousgracegod

Famous People

Ioan Gruffudd (1973-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in 'Fantastic Four', 'Horatio Hornblower'
  • Award-winning stage actor

Ioan Lloyd (2001-)

Rugby Union Player

  • Plays for the Ospreys and Wales national team
  • Regarded as a promising young talent