Jovan
[ˈjoʊvən]Meaning
Serbian and Macedonian form of John
Background Story
Jovan is the Serbian and Macedonian form of John. Its variant is Ivan, and its diminutives are Ivica, Ivo, Jovica, Vancho and Vančo; the feminine forms are Ivana, Jovana, Jovanka, Jovka and Vana. The surnames Jovanović, Jovanovska and Jovanovski descend from it.
Variations
Yovan, Johann, Ivan
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