Unisex name
Janis name meaning
“God is gracious”
Janis is a unisex name commonly linked to Hebrew Yōḥānān, meaning “God is gracious.” It can be a variant of Janice or an unaccented spelling of the Latvian name Jānis. Both forms belong to the John family of names and share that ultimate Hebrew source.
What does Janis mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Janis
Janis can be a variant of Janice or an unaccented spelling of Latvian Jānis. Both belong to the John family, from Hebrew Yōḥānān, ‘God is gracious’.
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 Janis
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Janis, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Janis: God is gracious
- Klara: bright, clear, renowned
- Rosalia: associated with roses
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Meaning of each word
- Janis: God is gracious
- Sisilia: blind; a form of Cecilia
- Yosefina: may God add
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Janis Stefani
Meaning of each word
- Janis: God is gracious
- Stefani: crown, wreath of honor
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Meaning of each word
- Fero: Frank; free person
- Janis: God is gracious
- Kezia: cassia, an aromatic spice plant
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Janis Catharina
Meaning of each word
- Janis: God is gracious
- Catharina: pure, undefiled
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Meaning of each word
- Janis: God is gracious
- Kornelia: associated with a horn
- Cathy: pure, undefiled
How to pronounce Janis
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦤꦶꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮔᮤᮞ᮪ |
Is Janis a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Janis is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 38% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Janis ranks #405 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Janis
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Janis
- Janis · b. 2003
- Janis Rosalita Suprianto
- Janis Ramadhanti Saputri · b. 1998
FAQ about the name Janis
What is the meaning of Janis?
Janis means God is gracious. Janis can be a variant of Janice or an unaccented spelling of Latvian Jānis. Both belong to the John family, from Hebrew Yōḥānān, ‘God is gracious’.
Is Janis a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Janis is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 38% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Janis?
Janis is of Hebrew and European origin.
How many syllables does Janis have?
Janis has 2 syllables (Ja-nis) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Janis?
Janis ranks #405 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Janis?
Some ideas: Janis Klara Rosalia; Janis Sisilia Yosefina; Janis Stefani.
Famous people named Janis?
Notable people named Janis include Janis, Janis Rosalita Suprianto, Janis Ramadhanti Saputri.
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