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Bevan (name) means a surname of Welsh origin, also used as a male given name. Example: “Bevan grew up in a small mining town in Wales.”

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A surname of Welsh origin, also used as a male given name.
"Bevan grew up in a small mining town in Wales."

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In plain EnglishA Welsh surname literally meaning "son of Ifan," also used as a first name.

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_____ grew up in a small mining town in Wales.

Etymology

An anglicized form of the Welsh "ab Ifan," meaning "son of Ifan (John)."

Origin: Welsh

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Bevan” mean?
The word “Bevan” means a surname of Welsh origin, also used as a male given name. In plain terms, a Welsh surname literally meaning "son of Ifan," also used as a first name.
How do you use “Bevan” in a sentence?
Here is “Bevan” used in a sentence: “Bevan grew up in a small mining town in Wales.”
What part of speech is “Bevan”?
“Bevan” is a name.
Where does the word “Bevan” come from?
The word “Bevan” comes from Welsh. An anglicized form of the Welsh "ab Ifan," meaning "son of Ifan (John).".

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