ivan

[ ee-vahn ]

/ ˈi vɑn /

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noun

iwan.

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Ivan

[ ahy-vuhn; Russian ee-vahn ]

/ ˈaɪ vən; Russian iˈvɑn /

noun

a male given name, Russian form of John.

How to use ivan in a sentence

Ivan told the Blade on March 23 during a telephone interview that Sergey was attacked in 2011 “because he had earrings.”
Russian LGBTQ asylum seekers stranded in Guam|Michael K. Lavers|April 7, 2021|Washington Blade
Sergey told the Blade he was harassed at work after he and Ivan moved to Moscow.
Russian LGBTQ asylum seekers stranded in Guam|Michael K. Lavers|April 7, 2021|Washington Blade
Ivan, Sergey, Mavrodieva and Marina all told the Blade they would consider staying in Guam if they were to win their asylum cases.
Russian LGBTQ asylum seekers stranded in Guam|Michael K. Lavers|April 7, 2021|Washington Blade
Ivan told the Blade that “life here is safer than in Russia, but there is trouble in terms that we cannot plan anything, like a job or anything at all.”
Russian LGBTQ asylum seekers stranded in Guam|Michael K. Lavers|April 7, 2021|Washington Blade

“We just want to be free and to have this ability to move freely within the United States,” said Ivan.
Russian LGBTQ asylum seekers stranded in Guam|Michael K. Lavers|April 7, 2021|Washington Blade
Draft Day, his Ivan Reitman-directed film about the NFL draft, grossed just $28 million at the domestic box office.
The Biggest Bombs of 2014: ‘Sex Tape,’ Mariah Carey’s Vocals, ‘How I Met Your Mother’ and More|Kevin Fallon|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At the head of this five-mile convoy was Ivan Smith, a 22-year-old Rhodesian.
‘Argo’ in the Congo: The Ghosts of the Stanleyville Hostage Crisis|Nina Strochlic|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ivan Raimi and Scott Spiegel, who were collaborators with Sam, lived there.
Frances McDormand on 'Olive Kitteridge,' Dropping LSD, and Her Beef With FX's 'Fargo'|Marlow Stern|September 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Every dollar I spend is a vote,” said Ivan Pardo, the founder of Buycott.
The Awful Apps That Let You Vote With Your Wallet|Tim Mak|August 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ivan opened the door for a lot of people to get back into it and I think we'll see if they stay with it.
Why Andy Murray Hired a Champion (and Woman) Coach|Kevin Fixler|June 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I saw the bullet imbedded in the wall near the sofa, and Ivan lay so still and peaceful, I thought he was asleep.
Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist|Alexander Berkman
Ivan remained for three hours, watching anxiously to see would the water rise; but none came.
Black Diamonds|Mr Jkai
Ivan went home, lay down, and fell into a deep sleep, from which he did not awake until the sun was high in the heavens.
Black Diamonds|Mr Jkai
Ivan took the measurements of all the windings of the labyrinth, and when he was at home compared them carefully.
Black Diamonds|Mr Jkai
He trembled at every blow of the pick given by the vigorous arm of Ivan, who worked with terrible earnestness.
Black Diamonds|Mr Jkai