What origin is the name Jaan?

Jaan comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Jaan a popular name?

Jaan is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Jaan does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Jaan?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Jaan — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Jaan

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jaan

Jaan

Boy

arabic

1 syllable

Jaan is an arabic boy's name meaning "With roots in both Arabic and Persian, this name means life, soul, or beloved, and can also mean God is gracious.".

Jaan is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "With roots in both Arabic and Persian, this name means life, soul, or beloved, and can also mean God is gracious.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

With roots in both Arabic and Persian, this name means life, soul, or beloved, and can also mean God is gracious.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Jaan

Very rare in US records

What does Jaan mean?

Jaan is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "With roots in both Arabic and Persian, this name means life, soul, or beloved, and can also mean God is gracious.".

Is Jaan a rare name?

Yes. Jaan does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Jaan

Layla Aaliyah Leila Fatima Amina Zara

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Names with a similar meaning to Jaan

Jaan means "With roots in both Arabic and Persian, this name means life, soul, or beloved, and can also mean God is gracious." — these names share that spirit.