Origin:
Greek
Hebrew
Russian
Slavic
Spanish
Ukrainian
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Glorious gift.
Soul Urge:People with the name Ivan have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.
Expression:People with the name Ivan tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.