Name «Hoian»

The ancient Slavic name Goyan has the format -an and is derived from the root Goy. This root appears in bi-root names such as Goymir, Goymир, Goysлав, as well as in models like Dobrogoy, Mirogoy. The core meaning of the part -goy- is likely related to the words 'to sway' or 'peace'.The name Goyan and many related variants are still preserved among Serbs and Croats. The oldest written attestation of the name Goyan in Ukraine dates back to the 15th century. In particular, in 1448, there is a mention of "the faith of Lord Goyan the baker" in the city of Suceava; in 1459, a reference to Lord Goyan the steward in the city of Jassy; and in 1462, there’s again a record of "the faith of Lord Goyan the steward" in Suceava.In Transcarpathia, in 1570, the name Goyan already appears as a surname: Clem. Goyan - the village of Bobovishche.