Origin:
Dutch
English
Hebrew
Polish
Scottish
Slavic
Swedish
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?Yes
Meaning:Gift from God.
Soul Urge:People with the name Jan have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.
Expression:People with the name Jan are excellent at analyzing, understanding, and learning. They tend to be mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers. Because they live so much in the mind, they tend to be quiet and introspective, and are usually introverts. When presented with issues, they will see the larger picture. Their solitary thoughtfulness and analysis of people and world events may make them seem aloof, and sometimes even melancholy.