Januari
jah-nuh-WAH-ree
Januari is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “The Indonesian and Portuguese word for January. Can be used as a name.”, and peaked in popularity in 1979.
What Januari Means
“The Indonesian and Portuguese word for January. Can be used as a name.”
The Story of Januari
Imagine a name that heralds the beginning of all things new, bright and full of potential.
Januari is the vibrant Indonesian and Portuguese word for the first month of the year, January. This Latin-derived month name, 'Januarius', honors Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and transitions, often depicted with two faces looking to the past and future.
For your daughter, Januari embodies the spirit of optimism and fresh starts. You see a child with a creative spark and resourceful nature, ready to embrace new beginnings with independence and determination.
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The Achiever
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Peak Year
#13 in 1979
Total Births
44
First Recorded
1977
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