Vano is a Georgian diminutive of Ivane, itself the Georgian form of John. This article explores the origins and cultural context of this concise and affectionate Georgian name. Etymology and Linguistic Roots Like all versions of John, Vano shares the deep biblical roots of the name John, which derives from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yoḥanan) meaning "Yahweh is gracious". It entered Georgian via the Greek form