Jaan
Estonian · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Jaan
The name 'Jaan' means "life" or "soul" in Persian and is derived from the Persian word *jān* (جان).
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Etymology
The name 'Jaan' means "life" or "soul" in Persian and is derived from the Persian word *jān* (جان). It is commonly used as a given name in Estonia (where it is a form of John) and in South Asian cultures (especially among Muslims and Sikhs) as a term of endearment or a masculine name, with notable historical use in Persian poetry and Sufi contexts.
Jaan currently ranks #12,771 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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