Jan is a diminutive of the Hebrew name John, meaning 'God is gracious.' It is a popular unisex name in various cultures, often associated with qualities like kindness, strength, and faith.
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Famous People
Jan Hammer (1948-)
Composer and musician
Won three Grammy Awards
Composed the theme music for Miami Vice
Pioneer in jazz fusion music
Jan Ullrich (1973-)
Professional cyclist
Won the Tour de France in 1997
Olympic gold medalist in road cycling (2000)
Jan Troell (1931-)
Film Director
Directed critically acclaimed films like 'The Emigrants' and 'The New Land'.
Known for his realistic portrayals of Swedish history and culture.