Jan

First month, shortened

Jan is the standard written abbreviation for January, used in dates and calendars: Jan 15, Jan 2024.

Like other month abbreviations, it appears in informal writing, forms, and contexts where space is limited. (Jan is also a common European first name.)

month

calendar

Date-tracking system

Capricorn · Aquarius · snow · cold · frost · ice · first · beginning · fresh start · midwinter

Categories
Opposites
calendar position

JanDec

Twelfth month, shortened

December · July · June · Jun · Aug

abbreviation vs. full form

JanJanuary

Year's opening month

unabbreviated

Phrases
Family

janitor, January, janitorial, Janus, janitress

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G