Name Jan

There are multiple origins and translations for the name Jan:

1. Persian name-giving component only (جان) and interpretation is - "soul; spirit; heart; breath; life; power, energy; vitality; darling; beloved; precious".

2. Germanic and West Slavic diminutive form of the Biblical name John/Iohannes/Yochanan means - "God (Ya/Jehovah) is merciful (Hanan)".

3. Hindi name (जन) means - "person; people".

May also refer to Jan (feminine name )