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Origin: Jamaican

Meaning: God is gracious; Born of yew

Jevaun is a Jamaican form of Evan, which derives from the Welsh boy’s name Iefan. Iefan is itself a variant of the Hebrew name John, meaning “God is gracious.” Evan is also sometimes used as an anglicization of the Irish and Scottish name Eoghan, meaning “born of yew.” With a combination of Jamaican, Welsh, Hebrew, and Gaelic origins, this name boasts influences from all over the world! If you’re looking for a name that embodies baby’s multicultural heritage, Jevaun could be the perfect choice.