Iyan

Iyan Meaning & Origin

About Iyan
The name "Iyan" is of African origin and is commonly used in Nigeria. It is a unisex name that means "miracle" or "wonderful." It is often given to children who are considered a blessing or a gift from God, symbolizing the joy and gratitude their presence brings to their families.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Iyan are male.

Iyan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 18.18% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AN
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/iyan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Iyan in Braille

Here's how to represent Iyan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Iyan in braille

How to Spell the Name Iyan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Iyan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Iyan in sign language

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