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Ion (name)
Ion is a masculine given name. The written form corresponds to two names that are different and unrelated in origin. The first is the Greek language, Greek name (''Iōn)'', after the mythical founder of the Ionians; the modern (demotic) Greek equivalent is ''Ionas''. The second name is the Romanian language, Romanian ''Ion'' which is equivalent to the English language, English name John (name), John and has the same etymology as "Jon", all tracing back to the Hebrew language, Hebrew Bible name Johanan. Another variant is Ioan, the Romanian name for John the Baptist (Ioan Botezătorul). Common diminutives are Ionel and Ionuț. Its female form is Ioana. The surname Ionescu is derived from Ion. However, Ion can also be a surname in Romanian. Ion as a given name * Ion of Chios (c. 490/480–c. 420 BC), Greek writer, dramatist, lyric poet and philosopher * Ion Agârbiceanu (1882–1963), Romanian writer and priest * Ion Andreescu (1850–1882), Romanian painter * Ion Antonescu (188 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
