Van - Unique Boy Names

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Van

/væn/

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Moderate

Meaning

God is gracious

Represents humility and divine favor, often associated with strength through simplicity and quiet resilience.

Symbolism

Embodies minimalism, independence, and modern masculinity; symbolizes someone who is grounded, self-assured, and unpretentious.

Etymology: Van is derived from the Dutch preposition meaning 'of' or 'from', often used in surnames to denote origin. As a given name, it functions as a diminutive of Evan or Ivan, which stem from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.

Style & Origin

modern

minimalist

contemporary

Cultural Background

Originating as a short form of names like Evan or Ivan, Van has English and Slavic roots and is comm

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