No. 5,967 in Catalan
ivan
"Ivan" is a proper noun, typically a given name, and does not have a specific definition in Catalan.
In a sentence
Ivan és un nom d'origen rus.
Ivan is a name of Russian origin.
Here, 'Ivan' is used as a proper noun referring to a person's name.
Aquest Ivan sempre arriba tard.
This Ivan always arrives late.
In this case, 'Ivan' is used to specifically describe an individual referred to by their name.
El llibre parla d'un Ivan que travessa adversitats.
The book speaks of an Ivan who faces adversities.
The usage here denotes 'Ivan' as a character in the book narrative, suggesting a fictional or mentioned individual.
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