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masculine, a cognate of the English-language given name

John John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Secon ...

. People named Jaan include: * Jaan Anvelt (1884–1937), Estonian communist revolutionary *

Jaan Arder Jaan Arder (born 26 February 1952, in Tallinn – 24 July 2014) was an Estonian singer. He was a member of the rock band Apelsin and the early music Early music generally comprises Medieval music (500–1400) and Renaissance music (1400–1600 ...

(born 1952), Estonian singer *

Jaan Ehlvest Jaan Ehlvest (born 14 October 1962) is an Estonian-American chess player. He was awarded the title Grandmaster by FIDE in 1987. Ehlvest was Estonian champion in 1986. Since 2006, he has represented the United States. He was named Estonian Ath ...

(born 1962), Estonian chess player * Jaan Eigo (1866–1946), Estonian politician * Jaan Eilart (1933–2006), Estonian biologist * Jaan Einasto (born 1929), Estonian astrophysicist *

Jaan Hargel Jaan (Joann) Hargel (30 November 1912 – 30 January 1966) was an Estonian conductor, music teacher, oboe and flute player. Education and career as an instrumentalist Jaan Hargel's life as a musician began at the orchestra of Tallinn Secondary ...

(1912–1966), Estonian conductor, music teacher, oboe player and flautist * Jaan Eslon (1952–2000), Estonian-Swedish chess player *

Jaan Hünerson Jaan Hünerson (4 February 1882 – 5 June 1942 Sosva, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russian SFSR) was an Estonian agronomist and politician. Political offices: * 1927–1928 Minister of Internal Affairs * 1929–1931 Minister of Education and Social A ...

(1882–1942), Estonian agronomist and politician *

Jaan Isotamm Jaan Isotamm (pseudonym Johnny B. Isotamm; 19 October 1939 Tartu – 2 June 2014) was an Estonian poet. In 1956 he was imprisoned for participation in an anti-Soviet underground youth organization. He was sent to a labor camp A labor camp (o ...

(1939–2014), Estonian poet *

Jaan Jaago Jaan Jaago (6 July 1887 Luunja Parish, Tartu County – 28 August 1949 Berlin) was an Estonian wrestler. 1913–1915, 1924-1926 and 1928 he won three times World Wrestling Championships The World Wrestling Championships are the Amateur Wrestl ...

(1887–1949), Estonian wrestler *

Jaan Jung Jaan Jung (18 November 1835 Tammeküla, Pilistvere Parish – 26 June 1900 Tamme, Imavere Parish) was an Estonian educator, cultural personnel, archeology and history enthusiast. 1854-1856 he studied at Pilistvere parish school. 1867-1899 he wa ...

(1835–1900), Estonian educator, archeologist and historian *

Jaan Jüris Jaan Jüris (born June 23, 1977) is a retired Estonian ski jumper who has competed since 2000. He finished 50th in the individual normal hill event at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. Jüris's best finish at the FIS Nordic World Ski Champions ...

(born 1977), Estonian ski jumper * Jaan Kalviste (1898–1936), Estonian chemist, educator, and translator *

Jaan Kaplinski Jaan Kaplinski (22 January 1941 – 8 August 2021 ) was an Estonian poet, philosopher, politician, and culture critic, known for his focus on global issues and support for left-wing/ liberal thinking. He was influenced by Eastern philosophical s ...

(1941–2021), Estonian poet, philosopher, and culture critic * Jaan Kärner (1891–1958), Estonian poet and writer *

Jaan Kiivit Sr. Jaan Kiivit Senior (27 February 1906 – 3 August 1971) was an Estonian prelate who was the Archbishop of Tallinn and the first primate of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church from 1949 and 1967, after the break away from the exiled Estonian ...

(1906–1971), Estonian Archbishop * Jaan Kiivit, Jr. (1940–2005), Estonian Archbishop * Jaan Kikkas (1892–1944), Estonian weightlifter *

Jaan Kirsipuu Jaan Kirsipuu (born 17 July 1969 in Tartu) is an Estonian former road bicycle racer, who currently works as a directeur sportif for UCI Continental team . He spent the majority of his career riding under the management of Vincent Lavenu, initial ...

(born 1969), Estonian road bicycle racer * Jaan Klõšeiko (1939–2016), Estonian printmaker and photographer *

Jaan Kolberg Jaan Kolberg (born 21 November 1958) is an Estonian film director and producer. Jaan Kolberg was born in Pärnu, where he attended primary and secondary schools. In 1976, he enrolled at Tartu State University, majoring in English. While at unive ...

(born 1958), Estonian film director and producer * Jaan Kokk (1903–1942), Estonian politician *

Jaan Kriisa Jaan Kriisa (31 December 1882 Ulila Parish, Tartu County – 8 August 1942 Sosva, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia) was an Estonian lawyer and politician. He was a member of I Riigikogu. Kriisa was the Mayor of Tartu from 1917 until 1918 and again in 19 ...

(1882–1942), Estonian lawyer and politician *

Jaan Kross Jaan Kross (19 February 1920 – 27 December 2007) was an Estonian writer. He won the 1995 International Nonino Prize in Italy. Early life Born in Tallinn, Estonia, son of a skilled metal-worker, Jaan Kross studied at Jakob Westholm Gymnasium ...

(1920–2007), Estonian contemporary writer * Jaan Kruus (1884–1942), Estonian military General *

Jaan Kruusvall Jaan Kruusvall (full name Jaan-Vahur Kruusvall; 7 December 1940 Eru, Palmse Parish, Virumaa – 3 April 2012) was an Estonian writer and playwright. From 1966 to 1971, he studied at Maxim Gorky Literature Institute The Maxim Gorky Literature I ...

(1940–2012), Estonian writer and playwright * Jaan Kundla (born 1937), Estonian politician * Jaan Laaman (born 1948), American member of the United Freedom Front *

Jaan Lattik Jaan Lattik (22 October ld Style and New Style dates, O.S. 10 October1878 near , Estonia – 27 June 1967 in Stockholm, Sweden) was an Estonian politician, writer and a former Estonian Minister of Education and Minister of Foreign Affairs ...

, (1878–1967), Estonian politician and writer *

Jaan Lepp Jaan Lepp (19 July 1895 Anija Parish, Kreis Harrien – 9 December 1941) was an Estonian track and field athlete, and military lieutenant colonel. Military and sports career During World War I, Lepp was a soldier in the Imperial Russian Army. Dur ...

(1895–1941), Estonian track and field athlete and soldier * Jaan J. Leppik (born 1969), Estonian clergyman and politician * Jaan Lippmaa (1942–2021), Estonian engineer and politician * Jaan Lõo (1872–1939), Estonian Supreme Court judge, poet and politician * Jaan Lüllemets (1932–2004), Estonian politician *

Jaan Maide Jaan Maide, VR II/3 (30 May 1896 – 10 August 1945) was a senior Estonian Army officer who fought in World War I, the Estonian War of Independence and World War II. He was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Estonian Military by Otto Tief's go ...

(1896–1945), Estonian Army officer and commander *

Jaan Manitski Jaan Manitski (born 7 March 1942 in Viinistu) is an Estonian businessman, politician and art collector. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia in 1992. Biography Manistki was born in Viinistu, on the coast of the Gulf of Finland ...

(born 1942), Estonian politician * Jaan Mark (born 1951), Estonian politician * Jaan Masing (1875–1948), Estonian politician * Jaan Miger (1859–1940), Estonian politician * Jaan Patterson (born 1975), German American writer and composer, founder of the netlabel Surrism-Phonoethics *

Jaan Pehk Jaan Pehk (also known as Orelipoiss; born 13 June 1975 in Palivere) is an Estonian writer, singer and guitarist. Pehk is a member of the Young Authors' Association in Tartu and the Estonian Writers' Union The Estonian Writers Union (Eesti ...

(born 1975), Estonian writer, singer and guitarist *

Jaan Piiskar Jaan Piiskar (11 February 1883, in Vastemõisa Parish (now Põhja-Sakala Parish, Kreis Fellin – 19 December 1942, in Sevurallag, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russian SFSR) was an Estonian educator and politician. From 1931 until 1932 he was Minister ...

(1883–1942), Estonian educator and politician * Jaan Põdra (1894–1942), Estonian politician * Jaan Port (1891–1951), Estonian botanist *

Jaan Poska Jaan Poska VR III/1 (; , Laiusevälja, Kreis Dorpat, Governorate of Livonia – 7 March 1920, Tallinn, Estonia) was an Estonian barrister and politician. Early life Poska was born the fifth of 12 children of a Russian Orthodox parish school ...

(1866–1920), Estonian barrister and politician *

Jaan Puhvel Jaan Puhvel (born 24 January 1932) is an Estonian comparative linguist and comparative mythologist who specializes in Indo-European studies. Born in Estonia, Puhvel fled his country with his family in 1944 following the Soviet occupation o ...

(born 1932), Estonian-American Indo-Europeanist * Jaan Puidet (born 1992), Estonian basketball player *

Jaan Rääts Jaan Rääts (15 October 1932 – 25 December 2020) was an Estonian composer who worked extensively on Estonian film scores of the 1960s and 1970s. He was born in Tartu and became a member of the Estonian Composers' Union in 1957. Compositi ...

(1932–2020), Estonian film score composer * Jaan Rannap (born 1931), Estonian children's writer * Jaan Raudsepp (1873–1945), Estonian politician *

Jaan Rekkor Jaan Rekkor (born 3 April 1958) is an Estonian stage, film and television actor. Early life and education Jaan Rekkor was born in the small village of Hõreda in Rapla County. He attended schools in Märjamaa, graduating from the Ants Lauter ...

(born 1958), Estonian actor * Jaan Ruus (1938–2017), Estonian film critic, journalist and film editor * Jaan Sarv (1877–1954), Estonian mathematician and pedagogue *

Jaan Soots Jaan Soots ( – 6 February 1942) was an Estonian military commander during the Estonian War of Independence and politician. Jaan Soots was born in Küti farmstead, Linna village, Helme Parish, Viljandi County (now in Tõrva Parish, Valga Co ...

(1880–1942), Estonian military commander * Jaan Tallinn (born 1972), Estonian programmer *

Jaan Talts Jaan Talts (born 19 May 1944) is a former Estonian weightlifter. He competed for the Soviet Union at the 1968 and 1972 Olympics and won a silver and a gold medal, respectively. Throughout his career, Talts won two world and four European title ...

(born 1944), Estonian weightlifter * Jaan Tätte (born 1964), Estonian playwright, poet, actor, and singer *

Jaan Teemant Jaan may refer to: * Jaan (given name) * ''Jaan'' (album), an Indian pop album by Sonu Nigam * ''Jaan'' (film), a 1996 Bollywood action film directed by Raj Kanwar *Gauhar Jaan Gauhar Jaan (born Angelina Yeoward; 26 June 1873 – 17 January 1 ...

(1872–?), Estonian lawyer and politician * Jaan Tiidemann (born 1971), Estonian architect *

Jaan Tõnisson Jaan Tõnisson (; , – 1941?) was an Estonian statesman, serving as the Prime Minister of Estonia twice during 1919 to 1920, as State Elder (head of state and government) from 1927 to 1928 and in 1933, and as Foreign Minister of Estonia from ...

(1868–?), Estonian statesman * Jaan Toomik (born 1961), Estonian video artist and a painter *

Jaan Tooming Jaan Tooming (born 28 March 1946 in Tallinn) is an Estonian actor, theatre and film director and writer. In 1968 he graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory (now, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre). From 1969 to 2009 he was an actor ...

(born 1946), Estonian actor, stage and film director and writer *

Jaan Treumann Jaan Treumann (11 March 1881 Hanila Parish, Lääne County – 3 March 1941 Tartu) was an Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church clergyman, educator and politician. He was a member of Estonian National Assembly ( et, Rahvuskogu). Jaan Treumann atten ...

(1881–1941), Estonian Lutheran clergyman, educator and politician * Jaan Usin (1887–1941), Estonian Navy commander * Jaan Vain (1886–1942), Estonian lawyer and politician *

Jaan Valsiner Jaan Valsiner (born June 29, 1951 in Tallinn, Estonia) is an Estonian-American professor of developmental and cultural psychology, the recipient of Alexander von Humboldt Prize (1995) for his interdisciplinary work on human development and 2017 ...

(born 1951), Estonian-American psychologist Fictional characters *Jaan Tatikas, protagonist in the

Eduard Bornhöhe Eduard Bornhöhe (pen name); born Eduard Brunberg (, in Kullaaru, Rakvere Parish, Kreis Wierland – 17 November 1923, in Tallinn), was an Estonian writer. Bornhöhe is generally considered a pioneer of the genre of the Estonian historical nov ...

's novel ''

Tallinna narrid ja narrikesed ''Tallinna narrid ja narrikesed'' (Estonian for ''Big Fools and Little Fools of Tallinn'') is a satirical 1892 series by Eduard Bornhöhe depicting cranks in their daily activities. Particularly famous is the first part, ''Kuulsuse narrid'' ('' ...

'', who has become a well-known stereotype in Estonian culture

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