👦 Jan — Name Meaning & Origin

Jan

“God is gracious (John)”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginDutch, Czech
Used inNetherlands, Belgium, Czechia, Slovakia, Suriname, Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten · Flanders
Numerology7 — thoughtful, wise and spiritual
Letters3 · starts with J
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Jan?

Jan means "God is gracious (John)" (Dutch, Czech origin).

Is Jan a boy or girl name?

Jan is a boy's name.

What is the lucky number for Jan?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Jan adds up to 7, linked with being thoughtful, wise and spiritual.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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