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Evan

Anglicized form of Ifan, a Welsh form of John.

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Evan is a boy name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈɛv.ən/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationEnglish /ˈɛv.ən/
Language familyWelsh

Meaning and history

Anglicized form of Ifan, a Welsh form of John.

Notes and context

Usage: welsh, english

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