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Jan
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A given name, used for both men and women in different languages — a male name equivalent to "John" in Dutch, German, and Slavic languages, and a shortened female name elsewhere.
"Jan worked as a translator between the Dutch and English delegations."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA first name that can be male (common in Dutch- and German-speaking countries) or a shortened female name (as in English).
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Etymology
Ultimately from the same Hebrew root as "John," via Old French Jehan.