Iefan

Iefan is a modern variant of the old Welsh name Ieuan, which in turn is a Welsh form of the biblical name John. The meaning of the name is 'God is gracious'.

What does the name Iefan mean?

Iefan is a newer form of the old Welsh Ieuan and is a Welsh derivation of the biblical name John. It means 'God is gracious'. In contrast to the traditional form Ieuan, Iefan is comparatively rare. In English-speaking areas, the variant Evan is common.

Where does the name Iefan come from?

The name Iefan has its roots as a variant of the biblical John in the Hebrew name Yochanan. This consists of the Hebrew elements 'jô', meaning 'God', and 'ḥnn', meaning 'to be gracious to someone'. In ancient Hebrew, 'jô' = God and 'ḥnn' = to be gracious to someone. The language of this name is Welsh.

How do you pronounce Iefan?

The sound structure of Iefan is two syllables and fluid. In German pronunciation, the name is often rendered as 'Je-fan' or 'I-e-fan' [ˈjɛfan], creating an open and harmonious sound line. The 'f' adds a fine structure, while the 'an' gently concludes the name. These qualities give Iefan a calm, harmonious aura with a Celtic-Welsh touch.

When is the name day of Iefan?

The main name days for Iefan are June 24 and December 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Iefan is a rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,047th on the list of the most common male baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 9,767th. For global popularity, there are annual rankings in the name charts of various countries.