Jan

Girl

Jan is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "A form of John meaning God is gracious, also used as a short form of Janet or Janice.". It is pronounced JAN. Today it is a popular name (popularity 94/100) and fading.

Hebrew origin · /JAN/ · classic

Meaning: A form of John meaning God is gracious, also used as a short form of Janet or Janice.

Popularity 94/1001 syllablesPeaked 1956↓ Falling

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What does Jan mean?

Jan means "A form of John meaning God is gracious, also used as a short form of Janet or Janice.". It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Jan a boy or girl name?

Jan is traditionally a girl's name.

How popular is Jan?

Jan is one of the most common baby names, with a popularity score of 94/100. It was most popular in the 1950s.

How is Jan pronounced?

Jan is pronounced JAN.

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