Yan
yahn
Popularity
#2902
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
1,026
Peak Year
#44 in 2023
First Recorded
1971
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Yan has multiple origins. In Hebrew, it is a shortened version of names like Yonatan, meaning 'God is gracious.' In Slavic languages, it is a form of John.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Yan Xishan
Chinese warlord during the Warlord Era
Yan Libin
Chinese gymnast and Olympic champion
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