Janis: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
God is gracious
Origin
Latvian
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
YAH-niss

Janis is a Latvian unisex name meaning “God is gracious”. It appears in our list of 175+ German Baby Boy Names That Are Strong Without Being Stern.

Meaning & Origin of Janis

Meaning: God is gracious.

Origin: Latvian.

Source: Wikipedia, Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Janis

YAH-nissIPA /ˈjɑːnɪs/

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