Boy name
Vano name meaning
“God has shown favor”
Vano means “God has shown favor.” It is a Georgian short form of Ivane, which reaches back through Greek to the Hebrew name Yohanan. Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it connects with Ivane and Yohanan as different forms within the same naming tradition.
What does Vano mean?
God has shown favor
In Turkish: Tanrı lütuf gösterdi
Vano is a masculine name associated with Ivane in the Georgian naming tradition. Although it originated as a short form, it can also function independently as a personal name. Its wider historical family includes Turkish Yuhanna and forms such as John and Ivan; the meaning comes from their shared Hebrew source.
Origin of the name Vano
Vano is a Georgian short form of Ivane. Through Greek, Ivane ultimately derives from Hebrew Yohanan, a name expressing that God has shown favor.
How to pronounce Vano
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /vano/ |
Is Vano a boy’s name?
Yes, Vano is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Vano does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Vano
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- İsmail♂God has heard
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Samet♂Self-sufficient
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Beytullah♂The House of God
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Mikail♂Who is like God?
FAQ about the name Vano
What is the meaning of Vano?
Vano means “God has shown favor”. Vano is a Georgian short form of Ivane. Through Greek, Ivane ultimately derives from Hebrew Yohanan, a name expressing that God has shown favor.
Is Vano a boy’s name?
Yes, Vano is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Vano in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Vano nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Vano?
Vano is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Vano have?
Vano has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Vano?
Vano does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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