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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. Leann83%
  2. Ladonna81%
  3. Sheryl81%
  4. Lana81%
  5. Karla80%
  6. Dianna80%
  7. Sheri79%
  8. Lorie79%
  9. Robyn78%
  10. Tami78%

Love potential for Zan

Bottom 10

  1. Pam42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Vicky42%
  4. Jeannie43%
  5. Mona45%
  6. Myra48%
  7. Shelley49%
  8. Deloris50%
  9. Therese50%
  10. Teri50%

Professional potential for Zan

Top 10

  1. Betsy61%
  2. Dianna58%
  3. Cathleen57%
  4. Debora56%
  5. Becky55%
  6. Rae55%
  7. Jeri54%
  8. Marianne54%
  9. Shelia52%
  10. Patty50%

Crush potential for Zan

Top 10

  1. Sheri96%
  2. Leann96%
  3. Vicky96%
  4. Sheryl96%
  5. Pam95%
  6. Darla95%
  7. Sherri95%
  8. Ladonna94%
  9. Karla93%
  10. Lorie92%
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