The name Jan has several meanings:
1. This is a form of Johannes.
2. This is a medieval English form of John.
3. This is also a short form of Janet,
Janice,
Janine, and other names beginning with "Jan".
Famous bearers
Bearers include Jan van Eyck or Johannes de Eyck (c. 1385 - 1441), a 15th century Flemish painter;
Jan Vermeer or Johannes Vermeer (1632 - 1675), a Dutch painter.