Zan is a masculine name of Slavic origin, meaning "Form Of John." It is commonly used as a given name and a surname. The name Zan has various cultural and geographical references, such as being associated with locations in Iran and Lebanon. Additionally, it has ethnic and linguistic connections, including the Zan languages and the Zan Gula language. Several notable individuals, both real and fictional, bear the name Zan. In media, the name appears in a Japanese film, an Iranian newspaper, and as the title of an album by Shohreh Solati. Moreover, "Zan" is the title of songs by Japanese rock band Dir En Grey and artist Gackt. It is also associated with video games and has an alternative meaning as the Chinese name for hairpins.