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Jaan
Jaan is a boy's name. "God is gracious." Jaan is tied to Midsummer — Jaanipäev, St John's Day, on 24 June is one of Estonia's biggest celebrations.
Meaning
"God is gracious." Jaan is tied to Midsummer — Jaanipäev, St John's Day, on 24 June is one of Estonia's biggest celebrations.
Origin
Estonian form of Johannes (John), from Hebrew.
Name day
The traditional Estonian name day for Jaan is June 24. In Estonia and Finland that is a day to send a quick word of congratulation. Name-day calendars differ between countries and are updated from time to time, so the same name can fall on another date across the border.
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Source: Traditional Estonian name-day calendar; etymology is the standard documented origin. · checked 2026-09-04
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaan mean?
"God is gracious." Jaan is tied to Midsummer — Jaanipäev, St John's Day, on 24 June is one of Estonia's biggest celebrations.
When is Jaan's name day?
The traditional Estonian name day for Jaan is June 24. It can fall on a different date in Finland or Sweden.
Where does the name Jaan come from?
Estonian form of Johannes (John), from Hebrew.
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