whom can I call "jaan" ?

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Re: whom can I call “jaan” ?

@simbola

For whom can the term “jaan” be used for? I sometimes call my sister Jaan and often call my Bhaabi, “bhaabijaan”. I also know people that refer to older brothers as Jaan or “bhai Jaan”. then even further I’ve heard it between married couples. is it weird to call certain people Jaan and more acceptable for others?

Jaan is not a usual word however people say it usually now. You call Jaan to someone you really feel for and love is not something that you can do just with your spouse, it has kinds, it can be between your parents, sibilings, kids or friends, and ofcourse you cant feel for a stranger That is how you can call Jaan to people you love and you like calling them.

P.S., I would take your point A POINT if you were feeling weird about calling HONEY to everyone Now, thats mainly for your spouse!!