Meaning: Soul; life
The story
A Turkish name from Persian jan, also used affectionately for someone dear. Turkish c sounds like English j, so the name is pronounced JAN.
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Short
- Soft
Origins
Can comes from Turkish and Persian.
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