Yan

Yan is a name with multiple independent origins. In Chinese, it derives from various characters with different meanings depending on the character chosen, among the most common being yan meaning swallow (the bird), gorgeous, or flame, and it has been used as both a given name and surname throughout Chinese history. In Hebrew-derived European traditions, Yan functions as a form of John, itself from Yohanan meaning God is gracious, and it appears as the standard equivalent in Breton and some Slavic contexts. Related forms include Yann, Jan, Juan, Ivan, and Giovanni.