Jawan is a male name with origins in the United States. It is pronounced as jah-WAHN in both American and British English (/dʒəwˈwɑn/ and /dʒu:ˈwɑ:n/ respectively). The name Jawan has been given to baby boys in the United States since at least 1972, with varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent years, it has maintained a moderate level of usage, ranking around 7th to 17th most popular among newborn boys. The name Jawan carries no specific associations or meanings beyond its use as a given name.
Jawan Jamison, a former American football running back, gained recognition for his talent while playing for Rutgers University and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in 2013. |