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Ivanovna

ih-VAH-nuhv-nuh

Ivanovna (name) means a Russian patronymic meaning "daughter of Ivan," used as a woman's middle name. Example: “Her full name, Anna Ivanovna, shows she is the daughter of a man named Ivan.”

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A Russian patronymic meaning "daughter of Ivan," used as a woman's middle name.
"Her full name, Anna Ivanovna, shows she is the daughter of a man named Ivan."

How to use Ivanovna

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

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Etymology

A patronymic built from the given name Ivan plus the feminine patronymic suffix -ovna.

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What does “Ivanovna” mean?

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

How do you pronounce “Ivanovna”?

“Ivanovna” is pronounced ih-VAH-nuhv-nuh (/ɪˈvɑːnəvnə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Ivanovna” in a sentence?

Here is “Ivanovna” used in a sentence: “Her full name, Anna Ivanovna, shows she is the daughter of a man named Ivan.”

What part of speech is “Ivanovna”?

“Ivanovna” is a name.

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