Boy name
Yanus name meaning
“door, gateway; god of beginnings”
Yanus is a masculine name commonly linked to Latin Janus, conveying door or gateway and an association with the god of beginnings. Janus is the Roman god of doorways and beginnings. The name is traditionally connected with Latin ianua, meaning door, and Yanus is a spelling of Janus.
What does Yanus mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Yanus
Yanus is commonly understood as a spelling of Janus, the Roman god of doorways and beginnings. This Latin name is traditionally linked to ianua, meaning door.
Name combinations with Yanus
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Yanus, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Yanus: door, gateway; god of beginnings
- Maruhum: upholding law and justice
- Hadiono: foremost, excellent
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Yanus Sugihartono Tanudjaja
Meaning of each word
- Yanus: door, gateway; god of beginnings
- Sugihartono: abundant in wealth
- Tanudjaja: body and victory
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Yanus Prawiro
Meaning of each word
- Yanus: door, gateway; god of beginnings
- Prawiro: brave one, valiant hero
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Meaning of each word
- Ananto: boundless, endless
- Yanus: door, gateway; god of beginnings
- Muni: sage, wise ascetic
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Yanus Angger
Meaning of each word
- Yanus: door, gateway; god of beginnings
- Angger: young one, an address to a child
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Meaning of each word
- Yanus: door, gateway; god of beginnings
- Berlian: a brilliantly cut diamond
- Prayogo: good, proper, fitting
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How to pronounce Yanus
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦤꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮔᮥᮞ᮪ |
Is Yanus a boy’s name?
Yes, Yanus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Yanus ranks #3,129 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 Yanus
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 Yanus
- Yanus Day · b. 1965
- Yanus Kogoya · b. 1970
- Yanus Yigibalom · b. 1986
FAQ about the name Yanus
What is the meaning of Yanus?
Yanus means door, gateway; god of beginnings. Yanus is commonly understood as a spelling of Janus, the Roman god of doorways and beginnings. This Latin name is traditionally linked to ianua, meaning door.
Is Yanus a boy’s name?
Yes, Yanus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Yanus?
Yanus is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Yanus have?
Yanus has 2 syllables (Ya-nus) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yanus?
Yanus ranks #3,129 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 Yanus?
Some ideas: Yanus Maruhum Hadiono; Yanus Sugihartono Tanudjaja; Yanus Prawiro.
Famous people named Yanus?
Notable people named Yanus include Yanus Day, Yanus Kogoya, Yanus Yigibalom.
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