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Jannis

JAN-iss

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

410

Peak Year

#25 in 1947

First Recorded

1933

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A variant of Janis, a diminutive of John (Hebrew for 'God is gracious').

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

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Personality Traits

PracticalIndependentDeterminedFriendly

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