Jan
Meaning of Jan
Jan is a male name with English origins. It is pronounced as "jan" (/dʒæn/). The name has variations such as Janet and Janice. In the United States, Jan has been given to baby boys since at least 1902, when it ranked as the 5th most popular name for newborns. Over time, its popularity has fluctuated, but it has remained in use throughout the years. In recent years, Jan has been less commonly used, ranking around the 2000s in terms of popularity. However, it still holds a special place for those who appreciate its simplicity and timeless charm.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as jan (/dʒæn/)
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Notable People Named Jan
| Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts was a prominent South African statesman, military leader, and philosopher who served as prime minister of the Union of South Africa from 1919 to 1924 and 1939 to 1948. |
| Jan Hus, a Czech theologian and philosopher, was a key figure in the Bohemian Reformation and a precursor to Protestantism. |
| Jan van Eyck was a prominent painter in Bruges and a key figure in Early Netherlandish painting and Early Northern Renaissance art. |
| Jan Garrigue Masaryk was a Czech diplomat and politician who served as the Foreign Minister of Czechoslovakia from 1940 to 1948, described as "a brave, honest, turbulent, and impulsive man" by American journalist John Gunther. |
| Jan Vertonghen is a Belgian professional footballer known for his versatility in playing as a central defender or left-back for Anderlecht and the Belgium national team. |
| Jan Alojzy Matejko was a renowned Polish painter known for his historical paintings and considered the most celebrated Polish painter. |
| Jan Dismas Zelenka, also known as Jan Lukáš Zelenka, was a renowned Czech composer and musician of the Baroque era, celebrated for his innovative harmonies and expert use of counterpoint. |
| Jan van der Heyden was a prominent Dutch Baroque-era painter known for his townscapes and still lifes during the Dutch Golden Age. |
| Jan Mølby is a Danish former professional footballer and manager known for his midfield career with clubs like Ajax and Liverpool, as well as his 33 appearances for the Denmark national team. |
| Jan Lisiecki is a Canadian-born classical pianist of Polish ancestry known for performing over a hundred concerts annually and working closely with leading orchestras and conductors. |
| Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was a Dutch composer, organist, and teacher known for his influential keyboard compositions during the transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque era. |
| Jan Kacper Bednarek is a Polish professional footballer known for playing as a centre-back for Southampton and the Poland national team. |
| Jan Tinbergen, a prominent Dutch economist, was awarded the first Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1969 for his influential work in developing dynamic models for analyzing economic processes. |
| Jan Fabre is a Belgian artist known for his work in various creative fields including art, theater, and choreography. |
| Jan Nowak-Jeziorański was a Polish journalist, writer, politician, and patriot known for his notable role as a resistance fighter during World War II and his work as an emissary between the Home Army and the Polish Government in Exile, earning him the nickname "Courier from Warsaw." |
