Jan
The Dutch can be credited for the origin of the name Jan. The Hebrew name ‘Johanna’ is also another root of Jan, formed from its elements ‘jo’ meaning ‘Yahweh’, ‘God’, and ‘chanan’ meaning ‘showing favour’, ‘being gracious’. Hence, the meaning of Jan is ‘the Lord Almighty is gracious’, ‘Yahweh is gracious’. Jan is the girl version of John.
Gender
Boy
Of course, this is a neutral name.
Meaning
God is gracious
Origin
Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Czech, Polish, Slovene, German, and Catalan variation of John
Numerology
J is for jewel, the sparkle in your eye.
A is for absolute, for you know your mind.
N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.
Lucky
Jan lucky number is 7.
The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.
Famous People Named Jan
- Jan Harm Pol, Dutch,American veterinarian who stars in the reality show "The Incredible Dr. Pol"
- Jan Hus Czech church reformer
- Jan van Eyck Flemish painter
- Jan Brueghel the Elder Flemish painter
- Jan de Bray Dutch painter
Jan in Pop Culture
- Doctor Jan Szukalski character from Night trains, by Barbara Wood
