Jan

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
God is gracious, Gift of God, Beloved
Pronunciation
In Germanic languages, it is pronounced as "yahn". In Slavic languages, it is pronounced as "yahn" or "yan". In Scandinavian languages, it is pronounced as "yahn".
YAHN(Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian)
YAN(Czech, Polish, German, Sorbian)
ZHAN(Catalan)
Popularity
Jan is a very popular name in Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, and the Czech Republic. It is also moderately popular in Scandinavian and Baltic countries.

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Jan Name meanings & History

Germanic, Slavic, & Scandinavian. God is gracious, Gift of God, Beloved. Form of Johannes used in various languages. This name was borne by the 15th-century Flemish painter Jan van Eyck and the 17th-century Dutch painters Jan Vermeer and Jan Steen. The name Jan is used as both a first name and a surname. It is more commonly used for males, but can also be used for females.

Zodiac Sign of Jan: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jan:

J: Joy,Judicial,Jester,Journal,Journey,Justice

A: Aggressive,Argumentative,Angry,Assertive,Action,Ambitious

N: Nagging,Nice,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Neat,Nervous

Jan is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Common name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Jan include Janis Joplin (American singer), Jan Koller (Czech footballer), Jan Vertonghen (Belgian footballer), Jan Garbarek (Norwegian saxophonist), Jan Josef Liefers (German actor), and Jan Hammer (Czech-American musician).

2.) JAN (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Czech form of John (God is gracious). See JOHAN. Pet: Honza, Honzik, Jach, Janecek, Janek, Janik, Jenda. (YAHN)


3.) Jan (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Gift from God

Other Forms: Jann


4.) Jan (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Dutch, Slavic) a form of John.

Other Forms: Jahn, Jana, Janae, Jann, Jano, Jenda, Jhan, Yan


5.) JAN (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Feminine form of John (God is gracious). See JOHN (Male Names). Jan is also used as a short form of any of the various names beginning with the element Jan-. (JAN)


6.) Jan (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: Jan is a name with many different meanings depending on its origin. Overall, it is associated with the idea of being given a gift from God and God's grace.

Pronunciation: JAAN(Kazakh)
Jan is pronounced "yahn."


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Description: Jan has several origins, including Hebrew, Slavic, Dutch, and Scandinavian. In Hebrew, Jan means "gift from God," while in Slavic, it means "God is gracious." The Dutch and Scandinavian variation of Jan is a short form of Johannes, which means "God is gracious.". Jan is a name with many different meanings depending on its origin. Overall, it is associated with the idea of being given a gift from God and God's grace. Kazakh word that translates to "soul" (ultimately derived from Persian). Often used in the same context as "dear" in Kazakh and other Islamic languages, as in the Kazakh name Muhammedjan, which translates to "dear Muhammed" in Kazakh. Jan is used as both a first and last name, and it can be found in many different cultures and languages.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Jan include Jan van Eyck, a famous Flemish painter, Jan Smithers, an American actress, and Janis Joplin, an American singer-songwriter.

7.) Jan (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a short form of Jane, Janet, Janice.

Other Forms: Jaan, Jandy, Jann, Janne


8.) Jan (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) short for Janet or Janice; cute

Other Forms: Jani, Jannie, Janny


9.) Jan (Male)

Usage: Dutch

Meanings: (Dutch) form of John; believer

Other Forms: Jaan, Jann, Janne


10.) JAN (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: A borrowing from the Scandinavians, Jan is a popular cognate of John (God is gracious). See JOHANNES. Var: Jen, Jens. (YAHN)


11.) Jan (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Jan 2 has the same meaning as Jan, which means "gracious gift of God".

Pronunciation: JAN
The name Jan 2 is pronounced as "yah-n".


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Description: Jan 2 is a diminutive of the name Jan, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "gracious gift of God". Jan 2 has the same meaning as Jan, which means "gracious gift of God". Short form of Janet, Janice and other names beginning with Jan. Jan 2 can be used as a nickname or pet name for someone named Jan, or as a standalone name. It is mostly used in European countries.

12.) Jan (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Gift from God, God is gracious


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Description: Gift from God, God is gracious. Medieval English form of John, derived from the Old French form Jehan. Jan 3 is a name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is a good choice for parents who are looking for a unique and meaningful name.

13.) JAN (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Short form of any of the various names containing the element jan . Alternatively, it is used as a feminine form of John, which is from the Hebrew yeh.ohan.an (Yahweh is gracious). See JOHN (Male Names). Var: Jana, Janna. (JAN)


14.) JAN (Female)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Feminine form of John (God is gracious). See John (Male Names). Alternatively, Jan is used as a short form of any of the various names beginning with the element Jan- . (JAN)


15.) JAN (Male)

Usage: Polish

Meanings: Polish form of John (God is gracious). See IVAN. Pet: Janek, Janik, Janko, Janusz. (YAHN)


16.) JAN (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Originated in the Middle Ages as a vernacular form of John (God is gracious). It is derived from the earlier forms Jehan and Johan, and its use was reinforced by the Scandinavian import Jan. See JAN (Scandinavian Names) and JOHN. (JAN)


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