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Ivanovich

ih-VAH-nuh-vihch

Ivanovich (name) means a Russian patronymic meaning "son of Ivan," used as a person's middle name. Example: “In formal Russian address, he would be called Ivan Ivanovich.”

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A Russian patronymic meaning "son of Ivan," used as a person's middle name.

"In formal Russian address, he would be called Ivan Ivanovich."

How to use Ivanovich

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe traditional Russian middle name meaning "son of Ivan."

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Word forms

Ivanovichs plural, Ivanoviches plural

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Etymology

A patronymic built from the given name Ivan plus the masculine patronymic suffix -ovich.

Rhymes for Ivanovich

Pavlovich Malkovich Shostakovich Vladimirovich

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Ivanovich” mean?

The word “Ivanovich” means a Russian patronymic meaning "son of Ivan," used as a person's middle name. In plain terms, the traditional Russian middle name meaning "son of Ivan.".

How do you pronounce “Ivanovich”?

“Ivanovich” is pronounced ih-VAH-nuh-vihch (/ɪˈvɑːnəvɪt͡ʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Ivanovich” in a sentence?

Here is “Ivanovich” used in a sentence: “In formal Russian address, he would be called Ivan Ivanovich.”

What part of speech is “Ivanovich”?

“Ivanovich” is a name.