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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