What does Jan mean?
Jan means “A short form of jane”. It is a girl name of Deutsches Reich origin, listed under the Christian faith in our collection.
In Urdu the meaning is given as طاقت،زندگی،روح.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Deutsches Reich – see more Deutsches Reich names.
- Gender: Girl – browse girl names.
- Faith: Christian
- Popularity: ranked #3715 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Jan has 3 letters and 1 syllable, made of 1 vowels and 2 consonants (3 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
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How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Jan with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
7Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): J=10 + A=1 + N=14 = 25. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 2 + 5 = 7. Result: 7.
Favorite colour
VioletThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Jan has lucky number 7, so the colour is Violet.
Star sign
CapricornOnly the first letter counts (J). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Jan
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Jan. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Jan (short, form).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Jan mean?
Jan means “A short form of jane” and is of Deutsches Reich origin.
What is the origin of Jan?
In our collection Jan is listed as a name of Deutsches Reich origin, associated with the Christian faith.
Is Jan a boy or a girl name?
Jan is listed as a girl name.
What is the lucky number for Jan?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Jan is 7, with the star sign Capricorn. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Jan?
Jan has 1 syllable. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Jan?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Jan include Ja, Jany, Janie, Jao.
Which names have a similar meaning to Jan?
Names with a related meaning include Abby, Connie, Sherry, Von, Ray, Andy.