Evan

proper nounproper nouncommon in dialogue

//ˈɛ.vən//

A male given name from Welsh Ifan, equivalent to English John.

proper noun

1
A male given name from Welsh Ifan, equivalent to English John.
The rescue swimmer was Coast Guard third petty officer Evan Grills. He was 24 years old, he came from Florida and this was his first rescue.
2
A female given name.
Mr. and Mrs. John W. LaRocque have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Evan Kathrine LaRocque, to Martin Joseph Higgins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Higgins of Larchmont.
Besides his wife, Mr. Lomond is survived by a son, Glase, and a daughter, Evan.
When Evan Rachel Wood needs a jolt of confidence, she puts on a certain playlist, a compendium of feminist anthems and feisty classics — “I Will Survive,” “These Boots Are Made for Walking,” Tina Turner, Pat Benatar, some head-whipping grunge and hip-hop.
3
A surname, variant of Evans.

Etymology

Anglicization of Welsh Ifan, ultimately from Latin Jōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (yōḥānān, yokhanán, literally “God is gracious”). Doublet of Giovanni, Ian, Ivan, Jack, Jean, Johan, Johann, Johannes, John, Sean, Shane, Shaun, and Shawn.

proper noun

1
A city in Minnesota, United States; named for the first postmaster's wife, Eva.

evade · To get away from by cunning; to avoid by using dexterity,…evaluate · To draw conclusions from examining; to assess; to appraise.evaluation · An assessment, such as an annual personnel performance review…

Evan · A male given name from Welsh Ifan, equivalent to English John.

Evans · A surname from Welsh [in turn originating as a patronymic]…evasive · Tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about…eve · The day or night before, usually used for holidays, such as…

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