Iain

Meaning

God is gracious.

Etymology

Iain is the Scottish Gaelic form of John, derived from the Hebrew Yochanan (God is gracious) via the Latin Joannes. The name became distinctly Scottish through Gaelic adaptation.

About the Name Iain

Iain is the authentic Scottish Gaelic form of John, representing the traditional spelling in the Highlands and Islands. It has gained international recognition while maintaining its Scottish identity.