Dutch astronomer (1900–1992)
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Dutch astronomer (1900–1992)
Name Origin
Dutch
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Jan Hendrik Oort is Dutch astronomer (1900–1992).
The name Jan means "Korean given name element 잔". It is of Dutch origin.
Name Meaning
Korean given name element 잔
The name Jan is of Dutch origin, meaning "Korean given name element 잔". It is traditionally a male name.
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