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Jan (Persian name)

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Jan (Persian: جان‎‎) is a Persian word originally meaning 'life' and 'soul', also used as a name with extended meanings 'beloved one' or 'dear'. Being of Iranian origin, it is much used in Urdu-speaking India and Pakistan as well in as Afghanistan, Central Asia, Turkey, and other areas influenced by Iranian and Persian culture. As a name it may refer to:

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Given name

  • Jan Nisar Akhtar, Indian poet
  • Jan Mohammad Jamali, Pakistani politician
  • Jan Muhammad Junejo, Pakistani scholar
  • Jan Mohammed Khan, Afghan politician

    • Surname

  • Ahmad Jan (Bagram detainee), Afghan detainee
  • Ahmad Jan (Taliban governor), Afghan governor
  • Lalak Jan, Pakistani military personnel
  • Maulana Hassan Jan, Pakistani scholar
  • Mian Shakirullah Jan, Pakistani judge

    • References

    Jan (Persian name) Wikipedia
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