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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. Tana95%
  2. Lanny91%
  3. Terese90%
  4. Zena89%
  5. Tod88%
  6. Roxane87%
  7. Lynnette87%
  8. Sandi85%
  9. Cliff85%
  10. Laureen85%

Love potential for Zan

Top 10

  1. Ricki81%
  2. Lanny80%
  3. Toney79%
  4. Jacque79%
  5. Randell78%
  6. Tana78%
  7. Rod77%
  8. Valorie76%
  9. Domingo76%
  10. Johnna76%

Bottom 10

  1. Nena42%
  2. Caryl42%
  3. Shirlene42%
  4. Madonna42%
  5. Edie42%
  6. Lolita42%
  7. Marilynn42%
  8. Elvis42%
  9. Dorinda42%
  10. Moira42%

Professional potential for Zan

Bottom 10

  1. Cindi42%
  2. Maryjo42%
  3. Robbin42%
  4. Dorinda42%
  5. Tod42%
  6. Kitty42%
  7. Roxann42%
  8. Ronny42%
  9. Lenny42%
  10. Cherry42%

Crush potential for Zan

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