"Jan" meaning in Dutch

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Proper name

IPA: /jɑn/ Audio: Nl-Jan.ogg
Rhymes: -ɑn Etymology: From Middle Dutch jan, from Latin Iōhannēs, from Ancient Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָן. Shortening of Johannes. Etymology templates: {{inh|nl|dum|jan}} Middle Dutch jan, {{der|nl|la|Iōhannēs}} Latin Iōhannēs, {{der|nl|grc|Ἰωάννης}} Ancient Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), {{der|nl|he|יוֹחָנָן}} Hebrew יוֹחָנָן Head templates: {{nl-proper noun|m}} Jan m
  1. a male given name, equivalent to English John Tags: masculine Categories (topical): Dutch given names, Dutch male given names Related terms: Johan
    Sense id: en-Jan-nl-name-MxUO855f Categories (other): Dutch entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 12 entries, Pages with entries Derived forms: Jan Boezeroen, Jan en alleman, Jan Fuselier, Jan Lubbes, Jan Lul, Jan met de korte achternaam, Jan met de pet, Jan Modaal, Jan Rap, Jan Soldaat, janboerenlul, jandoedel, jangort, janmaat, Jansen, Jantje van Leiden
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