Zan
Zan is of Slavic, Greek, Hebrew, and Chinese origins and it is traditionally a boy's name. According to its Slavic origin, the meaning of Zan is ‘a form of the name John’. The Greek genesis of this name indicates the definition of Zan to be ‘defender of men’. The Hebrew meaning is ‘God is gracious’. According to the Chinese derivation of this name, the meaning of Zan is ‘support’ and ‘praise’. Well-known personalities with the name include Žan Marolt, a Bosnian actor, Zan Ganassa, an Italian commedia dell'arte actor, Žan Tabak, a Croatian basketball player, and Žan Košir, a Slovenian snowboarder.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
defending men
Origin
Diminutive of Alexander, Greek
Numerology
Z is for zip, the quickness in your step!
A is for accord, the harmony you spread.
N is for neatness, your orderly way.
Lucky
Zan lucky number is 5.
Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.
Famous People Named Zan
- Zan Ganassa (born Alberto Naseli) Italian commedia dell'arte actor
- Zan Perrion Canadian relationship coach
Zan in Pop Culture
- Banks family in "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air"
- Banks family of hobbits in "The Lord of the Rings"
- Banks family in the "Father of the Bride" movies
- Banks family in "Mary Poppins" and referenced in 2012 movie "Saving Mr. Banks"
- "The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond " Scottish song
