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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.

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Famous People

Ioan Gruffudd (1973-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in films like 'Titanic', 'Fantastic Four' and the TV series 'Horatio Hornblower'