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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:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Zan

Top 10

  1. Tana95%
  2. Blane92%
  3. Van92%
  4. Lanny91%
  5. Terese90%
  6. Gloria90%
  7. Cynthia89%
  8. Zena89%
  9. Vicki88%
  10. Vickie88%

Love potential for Zan

Top 10

  1. Randie83%
  2. Ricki81%
  3. Lanny80%
  4. Gloria79%
  5. Toney79%
  6. Woody79%
  7. Jacque79%
  8. Wayman78%
  9. Randell78%
  10. Tana78%

Bottom 10

  1. Vernetta42%
  2. Pam42%
  3. Nena42%
  4. Suzie42%
  5. Caryl42%
  6. Shirlene42%
  7. Dreama42%
  8. Madonna42%
  9. Tony42%
  10. Edie42%

Professional potential for Zan

Bottom 10

  1. Dewayne42%
  2. Marty42%
  3. Cindi42%
  4. Maryjo42%
  5. Lita42%
  6. Robbin42%
  7. Bernadette42%
  8. Lynn42%
  9. Marylynn42%
  10. Merrie42%

Crush potential for Zan

Top 10

  1. Laureen96%
  2. Dori96%
  3. Lanny96%
  4. Lita96%
  5. Kipp96%
  6. Cynthia96%
  7. Sheri96%
  8. Peggie96%
  9. Vicki96%
  10. Leann96%

Bottom 10

  1. John43%
  2. Andree46%
  3. Joseph46%
  4. Joesph46%
  5. Connie47%
  6. Constance47%
  7. Roberta48%
  8. Martha48%
  9. Karl49%
  10. Barbara51%
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