Janis
JAN-is
Popularity
#9163
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
49,004
Peak Year
#3,217 in 1947
First Recorded
1909
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Janis is a Latvian form of Jane, which is a medieval feminine form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Janis Joplin
American singer and songwriter
Janis Ian
American singer-songwriter
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