Jan

Jan · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Abbreviation for January, the first month of the year.

  2. 2.

    A given name, used for both males and females.

Related words

See also: John, calendar, january, month
Synonyms: january

Etymology

As an abbreviation: shortened form of "January," from Latin "Januarius" (month of Janus), named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and doorways. As a name: varies by origin. In English, it is often a feminine form of "John" or short for "Janet." In Dutch, German, Polish, and other European languages, it is a masculine form equivalent to "John."