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Jani name meaning

“God is gracious”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
European
Syllables
2
Popularity
#2,860

Jani is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning God is gracious through Jan. It is an established form of Jan in several European languages. Jan derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan, which supplies the meaning carried through this sequence of related names.

What does Jani mean?

God is gracious

In Indonesian: Tuhan berbelas kasih

Origin and cultural usage of Jani

Jani is an established form of Jan in several European languages. Jan derives from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious'.

Linguistic originEuropean, Hebrew
Naming traditionChristian
Starts withJ · Ja

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Name combinations with Jani

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jani, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Jani Silverius Vincent

    Meaning of each word

    • Jani: God is gracious
    • Silverius: of the forest
    • Vincent: victor, conqueror
  • Jani Antonio Naftali

    Meaning of each word

    • Jani: God is gracious
    • Antonio: of the Antonius family
    • Naftali: my wrestling or my struggle
  • Jani Angelo

    Meaning of each word

    • Jani: God is gracious
    • Angelo: angel, messenger
  • Stepanus Jani Michael

    Meaning of each word

    • Stepanus: crown or victory wreath
    • Jani: God is gracious
    • Michael: who is like God?
  • Jani Andrie

    Meaning of each word

    • Jani: God is gracious
    • Andrie: manly, courageous
  • Jani Yoksan Simson

    Meaning of each word

    • Jani: God is gracious
    • Yoksan: catcher, trapper
    • Simson: associated with the sun

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How to pronounce Jani

Syllables2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦗꦤꦶ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮏᮔᮤ

Is Jani a boy’s name?

Yes, Jani is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 83%Girls 17% ♀

Jani ranks #2,860 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Jani

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Jani

  • Jani Sulistiyo · b. 1968
  • Jani Wati · b. 1974

FAQ about the name Jani

What is the meaning of Jani?

Jani means God is gracious. Jani is an established form of Jan in several European languages. Jan derives from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious'.

Is Jani a boy’s name?

Yes, Jani is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Jani?

Jani is of European and Hebrew origin.

How many syllables does Jani have?

Jani has 2 syllables (Ja-ni) and 4 letters.

How popular is the name Jani?

Jani ranks #2,860 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Jani?

Some ideas: Jani Silverius Vincent; Jani Antonio Naftali; Jani Angelo.

Famous people named Jani?

Notable people named Jani include Jani Sulistiyo, Jani Wati.

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