The spelling of the name "Giovan" is derived from the Italian language. It is pronounced as /dʒɔːˈvɑːn/ using the International Phonetic Alphabet. The "G" is pronounced with a soft "J" sound and the "O" is pronounced with a long "O" sound. The "V" is pronounced with a soft "V" sound and the final "A" is pronounced with a short "A" sound. Spelling variations of this name include Giovanni and Giovani.