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Zan

Boy Name day: May 6
Zan is a short form of Xander: on birth records it is written Xander (31,600 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Xander page. Also a short form of Zander.
Origin: Greek (short form of Alexandros). Meaning: defender of men.
Xander is a clipped form of Alexander, from the Greek 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner/andros' (man), hence 'defender of men'.

Name day for Zan

May 6

Why this day? Zan is a short form of Xander, and shares its name day.

Zan is celebrated in the United States on May 6; Spain on March 7.

The story of the name Zan

Zan is a short form of Xander. It keeps its origin (Greek (short form of Alexandros)) and meaning — defender of men, and shares its name day, May 6.

On birth records, Zan is rarely written as such: the Zans are Xanders (31,600 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Xander page. Zan is also a short form of Zander.

Frequently asked questions about Zan

What does Zan mean?

Zan is a short form of Xander, which means defender of men.

When is Zan's name day?

May 6, together with Xander: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Zan a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Xander.

Zan's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 10/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 7/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Zan

Top 10

  1. Van92%
  2. Nick86%
  3. Cary85%
  4. Rex85%
  5. Gale84%
  6. Monte83%
  7. Leann83%
  8. Brad83%
  9. Ladonna81%
  10. Sheryl81%

Love potential for Zan

Top 10

  1. Rocky77%
  2. Ken76%
  3. Robbie76%
  4. Nelson75%
  5. Tommie75%
  6. Rex74%
  7. Brad72%
  8. Sherman72%
  9. Pete72%
  10. Ed72%

Bottom 10

  1. Pam42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Byron42%
  4. Vicky42%
  5. Jeannie43%
  6. Mona45%
  7. Myra48%
  8. Shelley49%
  9. Deloris50%
  10. Therese50%

Professional potential for Zan

Bottom 10

  1. Dewayne42%
  2. Marty42%
  3. Bernadette42%
  4. Sandy42%
  5. Roxanne42%
  6. Delia42%
  7. Jeanine42%
  8. Dee42%
  9. Tami42%
  10. Ladonna42%

Crush potential for Zan

Top 10

  1. Sheri96%
  2. Leann96%
  3. Nick96%
  4. Vicky96%
  5. Sheryl96%
  6. Pam95%
  7. Darla95%
  8. Sherri95%
  9. Ladonna94%
  10. Brad93%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt54%
  2. Therese55%
  3. Teri55%
  4. Rene56%
  5. Jan56%
  6. Trudy56%
  7. Bradford57%
  8. Janette58%
  9. Dwight61%
  10. Guy61%
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