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Boy names ending in “-jan”

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80 boy names ending in “-jan”, most popular first. A soft ending found in names like Niranjan, Ranjan and Sujan.

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Boy names ending in -jan, soft and easy to say

The -jan ending closes a name gently, with a sound that lingers instead of stopping short. This page gathers 80 Nepali boy names that end this way, from Sujan and Rajan to Niranjan and Srijan. 2 of them are also given to girls.

  1. Names for a good heart

    Sujan (सुजन) means a good person, wise, virtuous and kind-hearted. Sajan and Sajjan mean beloved or dear one, and also a good person.

  2. A name about creating

    Srijan means creation, the act of creating. Sarjan means bringing something new into being, and Shreejan carries the same sense.

  3. Worship and delight

    Pujan means worship and adoration. Ranjan means delighting or pleasing, one who entertains, and Anjan means kohl or collyrium.

Popular boy names ending in jan and their meanings

Sujan (सुजन) means a good person, wise and kind-hearted. Rajan means king or ruler, and Sajan means beloved or dear one. Ranjan means delighting or pleasing, while Niranjan means spotless and pure. Pujan means worship and adoration, and Anjan means kohl, a name that also recalls Anjana, the mother of Hanuman. Each one is easy for a child to answer to.

jan names about creation and character

Srijan (सृजन) means creation, and Sijan is a variant spelling of it. Sarjan means the act of bringing something new into being. Saujan means good-natured, kind and courteous, and Sajjan means a good person. Nirajan means spotless and pure, and also the waving of a lamp in worship. Gunjan means the humming of bees and is given to boys and girls alike. For more endings with a similar warmth, see boy names ending in an.

Tips for parents

  • Note that Niranjan and Nirajan are close in sound but not the same name, so read both meanings before you pick.
  • Choose one spelling from Sajan, Saajan and Sajjan early, since relatives will copy whatever you write first.
  • Say the name aloud with your surname, as the soft ending can blend into a surname that begins with a vowel.
  • Compare this group with boy names ending in ant if you want a firmer closing sound.

Frequently asked questions

What does the ending jan add to a boy name?

It gives the name a soft, open finish. In Sujan, Rajan and Ranjan the last syllable is gentle rather than clipped, which is why this group sounds friendly and easy to call.

How many boy names ending in jan are there?

There are 80 names on this page, all listed for boys. Two of the same names are also given to girls, including Gunjan, which means the humming of bees.

What are some jan names with meaning?

Sujan means a good person, Rajan means king, and Sajan means beloved. Niranjan means spotless and pure, Srijan means creation, and Pujan means worship.

Where can I find other boy names by ending?

Our boy names ending with page lists every ending. You can also read the guide to Nepali name endings and their meanings before you shortlist.