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Look up van or VAN in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A van is a road vehicle. Van, VAN and other capitalizations may refer to: van (Dutch), a common
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Dutch painter (1853–1890)
Vincent Willem van Gogh (Dutch: [ˈvɪnsɛnt ˈʋɪləɱ vɑŋ ˈɣɔx] ; 30 March 1853 – 29 July 1890) was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most
Vincent_van_Gogh
Dutch painter and printmaker (1606–1669)
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman
Rembrandt
American rock guitarist and songwriter (1955–2020)
Edward Lodewijk Van Halen (/væn ˈheɪlən/ van HAY-lən, Dutch: [ˈɛtʋɑrt ˈloːdəʋɛik fɑn ˈɦaːlə(n)]; January 26, 1955 – October 6, 2020) was an American musician
Eddie_Van_Halen
American actor and comedian (born 1925)
Richard Wayne Van Dyke (born December 13, 1925) is an American actor, comedian, singer, dancer and writer. His work spans screen and stage, and his awards
Dick_Van_Dyke
Belgian-born French tennis player
Luca Van Assche (French pronunciation: [lyka vanaʃ];[citation needed] born 11 May 2004) is a Belgian-born French professional tennis player. He has a
Luca_Van_Assche
Dutch DJ and producer (born 1976)
Armin Jozef Jacobus Daniël van Buuren OON (born 25 December 1976) is a Dutch DJ, musician and record producer. Since 2001, he has hosted A State of Trance
Armin_van_Buuren
President of the United States from 1837 to 1841
Martin Van Buren (born Maarten Van Buren, December 5, 1782 – July 24, 1862) was the eighth president of the United States, serving from 1837 to 1841. Van Buren
Martin_Van_Buren
American actress (born 1996)
Grace Van Dien (born October 15, 1996) is an American actress. She is most notably known for playing Chrissy Cunningham in Stranger Things (2022) and
Grace_Van_Dien
Dutch microbiologist (1632–1723)
Antonie Philips van Leeuwenhoek (/ˈɑːntəni vɑːn ˈleɪvənhuːk, -hʊk/ AHN-tə-nee vahn LAY-vən-hook, -huuk; Dutch: [ˈɑntoːni vɑn ˈleːu.ə(n)ˌɦuk] ; 24 October
Antonie_van_Leeuwenhoek
German composer (1770–1827)
Ludwig van Beethoven (baptised 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer, conductor, and pianist. Regarded as one of the greatest composers
Ludwig_van_Beethoven
Flemish Baroque artist (1599–1641)
Sir Anthony van Dyck (/vænˈdaɪk/; Dutch: Antoon van Dijck [ˈɑntoːɱ‿vɑn ˈdɛik]; 22 March 1599 – 9 December 1641) was a Flemish Baroque artist, who became
Anthony_van_Dyck
American rock band
Greta Van Fleet is an American rock band formed in Frankenmuth, Michigan, in 2012. The band consists of vocalist Josh Kiszka, guitarist Jake Kiszka, bassist/keyboardist
Greta_Van_Fleet
Dutch football manager (born 1975)
Giovanni Christiaan van Bronckhorst (born 5 February 1975) is a Dutch football manager and former player. Originally a midfielder, he moved to left-back
Giovanni_van_Bronckhorst
American musician and actor (born 1950)
Steven Van Zandt (né Lento; born November 22, 1950), also known as Little Steven or Miami Steve, is an American musician and actor. He is a member of
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New Zealand racing driver (born 1989)
Shane Robert van Gisbergen (born 9 May 1989), also known by his initials SVG, is a New Zealand professional racing driver. He competes full-time in the
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Van der Velde, Vandervelde or Vander Velde is a Dutch-language toponymic surname meaning "from the field". Common variations on this name include Van
Van_der_Velde
American actress (born 1934)
Joyce Van Patten (born March 9, 1934) is an American film and stage actress. She is best known for her roles in films like The Bad News Bears (1976),
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spellings are Van Beuren (an American form), Van Bueren, and Van Buren. Notable people with the surname include: Van Buuren Armin van Buuren (born 1976)
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American actor and director (born 1957)
Mario Cain Van Peebles (born January 15, 1957) is a Mexican-born American actor and director. He is the son of Melvin Van Peebles, whom he played in the
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Van de Water is a Dutch toponymic surname meaning "from the water". Variants are Van de Waeter, Van der Water and Van der Wateren. People with this name
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Van der Linde is a surname of Dutch origin. Notable people with the surname include: Angelika van der Linde, German statistician Christoffel van der Linde
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2004 film by Stephen Sommers
Van Helsing is a 2004 action horror film written and directed by Stephen Sommers. It stars Hugh Jackman as monster hunter Van Helsing and Kate Beckinsale
Van_Helsing_(film)
Dutch darts player (born 1989)
Michael van Gerwen (born 25 April 1989) is a Dutch professional darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events, where he is
Michael_van_Gerwen
Fictional character created by Bram Stoker
Abraham Van Helsing (Dutch: [ˈaːbraːɦɑɱ vɑn ˈhɛlsɪŋ]) is a fictional character from the 1897 gothic horror novel Dracula written by Bram Stoker. Van Helsing
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there. Dutch surnames with the same origin and meaning are Van Veen, Van de Ven/Van der Ven, Van de Venne, Veen, and Veenstra/Feenstra. The name was often
Van_der_Veen
American actor and filmmaker (1932–2021)
Melvin Van Peebles (born Melvin Peebles; August 21, 1932 – September 21, 2021) was an American actor, filmmaker, writer, and composer. His feature film
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include: Abraham van Dyck (1635–1680), Dutch painter (preferred spelling "van Dijck") Albert Van Dyck (1902–1951), Belgian painter Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641)
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Van Doren is a toponymic surname of Dutch origin and a variation of Van Doorn. Notable people with the surname include: Carl Clinton Van Doren (1885–1950)
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Van den Broek is a Dutch toponymic surname, meaning "from the marshes". Variant spellings include Van den Broeck, Van den Broeke, and Vandebroek. People
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Van den Bosch (pronounced [vɑn dɛm ˈbɔs]) is a Dutch toponymic surname, originally indicating either an association with a forest (bosch, modern Dutch
Van_den_Bosch
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Van Leeuwen is a Dutch toponymic surname meaning "from Leeuwen". In 2007, nearly 28,000 people in the Netherlands carried the name, making it the 18th
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American entrepreneur (born 1980)
Richard Raphael Van Veen (born December 14, 1980) is an American entrepreneur and the Head of Global Creative Strategy at Facebook. Van Veen co-founded
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Van Heusen is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Billy Van Heusen (born 1946), American football player Jimmy Van Heusen (1916–1990),
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American civil war spy (1818–1900)
Elizabeth Van Lew (October 12, 1818 – September 25, 1900) was an American abolitionist, Southern Unionist, and philanthropist who recruited and acted
Elizabeth_Van_Lew
Dutch actress (born 1976)
Carice Anouk van Houten (Dutch: [kaːˈris(ə ʔ)aːˈnuk vɑn ˈɦʌutə(n)]; born 5 September 1976) is a Dutch actress. Her first leading role in the television
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Belgian political activist
Dries Van Langenhove (born 11 May 1993) is a Belgian political activist and former politician. He is known for his far-right views and actions. Van Langenhove
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American sitcom (1961–1966)
The Dick Van Dyke Show is an American sitcom created by Carl Reiner that initially aired on CBS from October 3, 1961, to June 1, 1966, with a total of
The_Dick_Van_Dyke_Show
1819 short story by Washington Irving
"Rip Van Winkle" (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrɪp fɑŋ ˈʋɪŋkəl]) is a short story by the American author Washington Irving, first published in 1819. It follows
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free dictionary. Van de Vijver is a Dutch toponymic surname meaning "from the pond". Notable people with the surname include: Arthur Van De Vijver (1948–1992)
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Abraham Van Helsing is a character in Dracula media. Van Helsing may also refer to: Van Helsing (film), a 2004 action/horror film Gabriel Van Helsing
Van_Helsing_(disambiguation)
German-American architect (1886–1969)
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (/miːs ... roʊ/ MEESS-...-ROH; German: [ˈluːtvɪç ˈmiːs fan deːɐ̯ ˈʁoːə]; born Maria Ludwig Michael Mies; March 27, 1886 – August
Ludwig_Mies_van_der_Rohe
American basketball coach and analyst
Stanley Alan Van Gundy (born August 26, 1959) is an American former basketball coach who is a television commentator for College Basketball on CBS for
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American businessman (1930–2021)
Paul Van Doren (June 12, 1930 – May 6, 2021) was an American businessman and one of the founders, along with his brother James Van Doren, of Vans, a shoe
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Van der Horst is a Dutch toponymic surname. The original bearer of the name was from the horst, which is a historical indication of raised terrain covered
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1889 painting by Vincent van Gogh
an oil-on-canvas painting by the Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh. Painted in June 1889, it depicts the view from the east-facing window
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American basketball player (born 2001)
Hailey Ann Van Lith (born September 9, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Connecticut Sun of the Women's National Basketball
Hailey_Van_Lith
American commentator, television personality, and lawyer (born 1954)
Greta Conway Van Susteren (born June 11, 1954) is an American journalist, lawyer, and television news anchor for Newsmax TV. She was previously on CNN
Greta_Van_Susteren
National art museum in the Netherlands
The Van Gogh Museum (Dutch pronunciation: [vɑŋˈɣɔx mʏˌzeːjʏm]) is a Dutch art museum dedicated to the works of Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries
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Van Zandt, van Zandt or Vanzandt, is a surname of Dutch origin. Van Zandt or its variants may refer to: Van Zandt Williams (1916–1966), President of the
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Cornelis van der Voort (1576–1624), Dutch portrait painter Dolf van der Voort van Zijp (1892–1978), Dutch horse rider Michael Pauluzen Van der Voort
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Van der Steen is a Dutch toponymic surname meaning "from the stone (house)". Variations on this name are Vandersteen, Van den Steen, Van Steen, Van de(n)
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Flemish painter (died 1441)
Jan van Eyck (/væn ˈaɪk/ van EYEK; Dutch: [ˈjɑɱ vɑn ˈɛik]; c. before 1390 – 9 July 1441) was an early Netherlandish painter active in Bruges who was one
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American professional wrestler and football player (1955–2018)
White (May 14, 1955 – June 18, 2018), better known by his ring names Big Van Vader or simply Vader, was an American professional wrestler and professional
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American journalist
Van Lathan Jr. (born April 16, 1980) is an American journalist, producer, podcaster, and political commentator. He worked as a senior producer and cohost
Van_Lathan
City in eastern Turkey
Van is a city in eastern Turkey's Van Province, on the eastern shore of Lake Van. It is the capital and largest city of Van Province. Van has a long history
Van,_Turkey
American actor (1928–2015)
Richard Vincent Van Patten (December 9, 1928 – June 23, 2015) was an American actor, comedian, businessman, and animal welfare advocate whose career spanned
Dick_Van_Patten
English actress and television presenter (born 1974)
Denise van Outen (born Denise Kathleen Outen; 27 May 1974) is an English actress, singer, dancer and presenter. She presented The Big Breakfast, played
Denise_van_Outen
Series of paintings by Vincent van Gogh
title of two series of still life paintings by the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. The first series, executed in Paris in 1887, depicts the flowers lying
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Arthur Moeller van den Bruck (1876–1925), German historian and writer Ann Van den Broeck (born 1976), Belgian actress and musician Charles Van den Broeck
Van_den_Broeck
American manufacturer of shoes
Vans (originally called the Van Doren Rubber Company) is an American apparel, accessories, and skateboarding shoes brand, established in Anaheim, California
Vans
Italian–Dutch multinational company of confectionery and chewing gum
Dutch-based company Van Melle NV. Perfetti Van Melle is owned by the Italian Perfetti family and the Dutch Van Melle family, and also Perfetti Van Melle is headquartered
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Van Beek is a toponymic surname of (southern) Dutch origin. Though translating as "of the stream", the absence of an article suggests that the original
Van_Beek
American lawyer and politician (born 1959)
Christopher Van Hollen Jr. (/væn ˈhɒlən/ van HOL-ən; born January 10, 1959) is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States
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Van Wyck (pronounced Van Wike or Van Wick) is an Americanized variant of the Dutch name Van Wijk. It can refer to: Van Wyck Homestead Museum, in the Town
Van_Wyck
American television director and former actor (born 1959)
Timothy Van Patten (born June 10, 1959) is an American television director, screenwriter, producer, and former actor. He has received numerous accolades
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named "Van de Velde" in The Netherlands. Among other variations on this name are Van der Velde, Vandevelde, Van Velde, Van de Velden, and Van der Velden
Van_de_Velde
1995 studio album by Van Halen
Balance is the tenth studio album by American rock band Van Halen, released on January 24, 1995, by Warner Bros. Records. The album is the last of the
Balance_(Van_Halen_album)
American actress
Deborah Van Valkenburgh (born August 29, 1952) is an American actress best known for her screen debut as Mercy in the 1979 cult film The Warriors, and
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waterway. Van Zyl Annette Van Zyl (born 1943), South African tennis player Anton van Zyl (born 1980), South African rugby player Carina van Zyl (born
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include Van Dooren, Doorn, Van Doorne, Van Doren, Van Dorin and Van Dorn. People with the surname Van Doorn, Van Doorne, or Vandoorne include: Annita van Doorn
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Van Loon (Dutch pronunciation: [vɑn ˈloːn]) is a Dutch language toponymic surname. Loon, an Old Dutch dative plural of Lo meaning 'near/in the woods'
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Van Meter, VanMeter, Van Metre, Van Mater and Van Matre are American surnames derived from the Dutch surname Van Meteren. Most are descendants of Jan Joosten
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Van Winkle is a Dutch surname. It is the Anglicization of Van Winkel, meaning "from shop" in modern Dutch, but originating as "from Winkel", a number
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Van de Ven, Van der Ven and Vandeven are toponymic surnames of Dutch origin. The original bearer may have lived or worked near a ven, a Dutch term for
Van_de_Ven
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The Van may refer to: The Van (1977 film), a teenage comedy film by Sam Grossman The Van (novel), a novel (1991) by Roddy Doyle The Van (1996 film), a
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Van Hecke is a Dutch toponymic surname common in East Flanders, meaning "from (the) fence". Among variant forms are Van den Hecken, van Heck, van Hek
Van_Hecke
Dutch footballer (born 1970)
Edwin van der Sar (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɛtʋɪɱ vɑn dər ˈsɑr] ; born 29 October 1970) is a Dutch football executive and former player. Widely regarded
Edwin_van_der_Sar
Interactions between groups of atoms that do not arise from chemical bonds
In molecular physics and chemistry, the van der Waals force (sometimes van der Waals' force) is a distance-dependent interaction between atoms or molecules
Van_der_Waals_force
1979 studio album by Van Halen
Van Halen II is the second studio album by American rock band Van Halen. Released by Warner Bros Records on March 23, 1979, it peaked at number six on
Van_Halen_II
Rombertus van Uylenburgh or Rombout van Uylenborgh (1554 – 4 June 1624) is best known as the father of Saskia van Uylenburgh, the wife of Rembrandt. Rombertus
Rombertus_van_Uylenburgh
Dutch painter and art forger (1889–1947)
Henricus Antonius "Han" van Meegeren (Dutch pronunciation: [ɦɛnˈrikʏs ɑnˈtoːnijəs ˈɦɑɱ‿vɑ‿ˈmeːɣərə(n)]; 10 October 1889 – 30 December 1947) was a Dutch
Han_van_Meegeren
1825–1856 British colony, later called Tasmania
Van Diemen's Land was the colonial name of the island of Tasmania during the European exploration and colonisation of Australia in the 19th century. The
Van_Diemen's_Land
Dutch painter (c. 1450–1516)
(/haɪˈrɒnɪməs bɒʃ, bɔːʃ, bɔːs/; Dutch: [ɦijeːˈroːnimʏz ˈbɔs] ; born Jheronimus van Aken [jeːˈroːnimʏs fɑn ˈaːkə(n)]; c. 1450 – 9 August 1516) was a Dutch painter
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Van Eck is a Dutch toponymic surname. The name can be derived from Van Heck ("from fence") or van eik (wood from oak), but perhaps most families, including
Van_Eck
Dutch footballer (born 1997)
Donny van de Beek (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdɔni vɑn də ˈbeːk]; born 18 April 1997) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Segunda
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Van Dijk (Dutch pronunciation: [vɑn ˈdɛik] ) is a Dutch toponymic surname meaning "from (the) dike". With 56,441 people, it was the fifth most common
Van_Dijk
Dutch football player and manager (born 1964)
Marcel "Marco" van Basten (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɑrkoː vɑm ˈbɑstə(n)] ; born 31 October 1964) is a Dutch former football manager and player who played
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Van der Burg is a Dutch toponymic surname meaning "from the fortress / stronghold". Variations are Van de Burg, Van den Burg, Van den Burgh and Van der
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Fictional character
Grace Van Pelt Rigsby is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama The Mentalist, portrayed by Amanda Righetti. Van Pelt Rigsby is a former special
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Van Cleef is a Dutch surname. Notable people with the surname include: Jan Van Cleef (1646–1716), Flemish painter Joos van Cleve (also spelled Jos van
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Van Maanen is a Dutch toponymic surname meaning "from Manen [nl]", a former town in Gelderland now part of Ede. Variants include Van Manen and Van Maenen
Van_Maanen
Dutch professional footballer and manager
Martinus van Nistelrooij (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈryt fɑn ˈnɪstəlroːi]; born 1 July 1976), commonly known by his anglicised name of Ruud van Nistelrooy
Ruud_van_Nistelrooy
Belgian actor and martial artist (born 1960)
Jean-Claude Camille François Van Varenberg (French: [ʒɑ̃ klod kamij fʁɑ̃swa vɑ̃ vaʁɑ̃bɛʁɡ]; Flemish: [vɑɱ ˈvaːrə(m)bɛr(ə)x]; born 18 October 1960), known
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Van Fleet is a surname; it is an Americanized spelling of the Dutch surname van Vliet. Notable people with the surname include: Beth Van Fleet (born 1977)
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Van Etten is a surname. Americans with the surname Van Etten descend from Jacobus Jansen Van Etten who was born in the Dutch village of Etten. Chris Van
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American actor and dancer (1928–1980)
(December 6, 1928 – July 31, 1980), known by his legalized stage name Bobby Van, was an actor and dancer, best known for his career on Broadway, in film
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surname include: Van Rijn Anna van Rijn (ca.1512–1607), Dutch philanthropist Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669), Dutch painter and etcher Titus van Rijn (1641–1668)
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Dutch programmer and creator of Python (born 1956)
Guido van Rossum (Dutch: [ˈxidoː vɑn ˈrɔsʏm]; born 31 January 1956) is a Dutch programmer. He is the creator of the Python programming language, for which
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Dutch football player and coach (born 1983)
Robin van Persie (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrɔbɪɱ vɑm ˈpɛrsi] ; born 6 August 1983) is a Dutch football coach and former professional footballer. He last
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English
 Middle English form of English John, JAN means "God is gracious." Compare with other forms of Jan.
Female
English
English short form of names beginning with Jan-, most of which are feminine forms of John, JAN means "God is gracious." Compare with masculine Jan.
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Of. The Dutch equivalent of 'de' in French names. Some early immigrants to America who dropped...
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Of the headland.
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From Aachen.
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Dutch American
Equivalent of 'de' in French names. Van was sometimes converted from a surname prefix to a given...
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American, Armenian, British, Christian, Dutch, English, Hindu, Indian, Scandinavian, Tamil, Vietnamese
Traditional Middle Name to Indicate a Boy; Forest; From the Family of; Lives by a Marsh; Cloud; Knowledge
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Varn
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English
 Short form of English Vance, VAN means "lives by a fen/marsh."
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Hindu
Ruler of the forest, The lion
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Japanese
(è˜) Japanese name RAN means "lily" or "orchid."
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The prefex 'Von' is equivalent of 'Van' in Dutch names and of 'de' in French names.
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Greek
 Short form of Greek Alexandros, XAN means "defender of mankind." Compare with another form of Xan.
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German
 Low German short form of Latin Johan, JAN means "God is gracious." Compare with another form of Jan.
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English
Short form of English Vincent, VIN means "conquering."
Male
Hebrew
 Short form of Hebrew Yanai, YAN means "whom Jehovah answers." Compare with another form of Yan.
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Ruler of the Foreset; The Lion
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Turkish
Turkish name CAN means "life."
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English
 Short form of English Alexander, XAN means "defender of mankind." Compare with another form of Xan.
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Vietnamese
Vietnamese : unexplained.Dutch (De Van) : metonymic occupational name for a winnower or a maker of winnowing fans, from Middle Dutch van(ne) ‘fan’.English : Western English variant of Fann.Czech (Vaň) : from a pet form of the personal name Václav, Old Czech Vęceslav (see Vacek).Ukrainian : from a short form of the personal name Ivan, Slavic form of John.
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A Planet
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Desired
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English : variant spelling of Leach.Irish (Galway) : English name adopted as equivalent of Gaelic Ó Maol Mhaodhóg (see Logue).
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Feeling, Virtual
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War. Lively. Aggressive. An Irish surname that has only been used as a first name (either...
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n.
An avant-courier. See Van-courier.
n.
The quality of being wan; wanness.
n.
A fan or other contrivance, as a sieve, for winnowing grain.
n.
Any flat, extended surface attached to an axis and moved by the wind; as, the vane of a windmill; hence, a similar fixture of any form moved in or by water, air, or other fluid; as, the vane of a screw propeller, a fan blower, an anemometer, etc.
n.
One, or any one, indefinitely; -- a modified survival of the Saxon use of man, or mon, as an indefinite pronoun.
n.
A small vane or sail, used to keep the large sails of a smock windmill always in the direction of the wind.
n.
Any revolving vane or vanes used for producing currents of air, in winnowing grain, blowing a fire, ventilation, etc., or for checking rapid motion by the resistance of the air; a fan blower; a fan wheel.
n.
A wing with which the air is beaten.
n.
One sent in advance; an avant-courier; a precursor.
n.
A close railway car for baggage. See the Note under Car, 2.
v. t.
To wash or cleanse, as a small portion of ore, on a shovel.
v. t. & i.
To be able; -- followed by an infinitive without to; as, I can go, but do not wish to.
n.
Vanity; emptiness; -- now used only in the phrase in vain.
n.
The front of an army; the first line or leading column; also, the front line or foremost division of a fleet, either in sailing or in battle.
n.
A shovel used in cleansing ore.
n.
A light wagon, either covered or open, used by tradesmen and others fore the transportation of goods.
v. t.
To fan, or to cleanse by fanning; to winnow.
n.
A vessel or case of tinned iron or of sheet metal, of various forms, but usually cylindrical; as, a can of tomatoes; an oil can; a milk can.
n.
A large covered wagon for moving furniture, etc., also for conveying wild beasts, etc., for exhibition.