Origin:
Dutch
English
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?Yes
Meaning:Of. The Dutch equivalent of ‘de’ in French names. Some early immigrants to America who dropped this prefix from their surnames converted it to a given name.
Soul Urge:People with the name Van have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.
Expression:People with the name Van tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.