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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
Learner’s notesIn 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.
