Baby name
Iban
/EE · bahn/
Meaning
“Basque variant of John; God is gracious”
A Basque variant of John, meaning 'God is gracious' in Hebrew. Also used in Arabic with the same meaning.
How it ages.
Iban has an established past and is beginning to feel fresh again for a new generation.
The cultural moment.
Interest in Iban is returning gradually in France, giving the name fresh visibility.