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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe traditional Russian middle name meaning "son of Ivan."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Ivanovichs, Ivanoviches
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Etymology
A patronymic built from the given name Ivan plus the masculine patronymic suffix -ovich.
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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.
