Given name

Govannan

Govannan is used as a given name.

Meaning & origin

Where it comes from

Govannan is a variant of Govannon. An origin associated with Govannon is Irish.

Explained through its name family

The story

Govannan is a variant of Govannon. The history of Govannon gives this family its wider story. In mythological stories, Govannon is associated with the god of the forge.

Explained through its name family

Govannan’s family of names

Govannan has a related form in Govannon.

Walk Govannan’s family in the name graph

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The ring: nicknames and forms.

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Nicknames & forms 1

Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.

Similar names

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Mythological

Govannyn

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Mythological

Gaiana

“of the earth”

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>99% girls

Mythological

Aodhagan

“fire”

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>99% boys

Mythological

Xanan

“ancient goddess” · “from an ancient family”

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Norse · Mythological

Gefjun

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>99% girls

Mythological

Aodan

“fire”

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>99% boys

Mythological

Gefn

No U.S. birth series

>99% girls

Mythological

Gaiea

“of the earth”

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Sibling ideas

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