A name from Scripture
Javan
JAY-van
Meaning
Greece; Clay; Wine
Hebrew origin · Boy · First in Genesis
What it points to
Javan represents God's sovereignty over civilizations — choosing Greek language and culture to carry the New Testament to the world.
Verses · King James Version
“The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan.”
Genesis 10:2
“And the rough goat is the king of Grecia.”
Daniel 8:21