Jani name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: Hindi, African, Finnish, Hungarian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Tamil
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Jani j(a)-ni
Meaning: God is Gracious, Lord of Men and Sheet
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What does Jani mean?

The curious unisex name Jani is used in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Hungarian, African, Tamil, Hindi and Finnish, rooted from Hebrew, Jani means "God is Gracious, Lord of Men or Sheet". Jani is a variant of biblical and famous Jana.

Jana is diminutive of Juliana. Also Jana is diminutive of of names ending in "Jana". Jana is also short version of "iana". Jana is effeminate form of Jan. Jana is equivalent of Johanna in Slavic language.

Also Jana is form of Jane in English, Czech and German languages. Jana is also Czech and German cognate of Janna. Jana is also Latvian equivalent of Jean. Curious Jana is originated from Arabic and Hebrew, Jana means "Derived from Jananam - Birth, Man and Paradise Garden".

Jani is short of John. John is a short of Johannes. John is equivalent of Johannes in German and English languages. John's meaning is God has Been Gracious: has Shown Favor In the Bible John the Baptist Baptized Christ In the Jordan and Yahweh is Gracious Yahweh is Merciful is of Hebrew origin.

Jani is Finnish form of Jan.

How do I pronounce Jani?

Two syllabled Jani is most commonly pronounced as j(a)-ni.

Variants of Jani

Janei, Jana, Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Johanna, Jane, Janna, Jean, Janaa, Janeta, Janalee, Jan, Johannes, Janak, Janne, Jancis

Names that rhyme with Jani

How popular is the name Jani?

Jani is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1943 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1960, it ranked 1300th when 71 girl were named Jani.

Over 1657 babies in United States have been named Jani. The name is an uncommon baby name in Belgium there is very thin chances of it still being given. Jani is a rare baby name in England and Wales, chances of it being still in use are very slim.

But Jani is a popular baby name in India where every 1 in 30000 have the name as well as in, Indonesia and Pakistan. As per our estimate, over 120000 babies have been bestowed Jani around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018136936
2017988510
2016540824
2015163685
2014949511
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Facts

Jani in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Finland255661238100

What numerology tells about Jani?

Once you distance yourself from everything you know inspiration will walk into your life again. We all know that this world is an ugly place to live in, but we have to do everything in our power to improve it. You remind people that life is for you to live it, and not survive, something many do these days. You want to help others and leave an impression. No one dares to say bad things about you.

Go through the following names similar to Jani

  •  Rut - Unheard-of Rut is used commonly in Old DanishOld SwedishIcelandic and Icelandic is originated from Hebrew, Rut means "Refreshment, Friend or Friendship" is given to both boys and girls
  •  Ardelle - Meaning of Ardelle is Eager, Industrious or Burning with Enthusiasm is used as a girl name and is principally used in English is rooted from Hebrew
  •  Marivon is originated from Hebrew, Marivon means "If or Sea"
  •  Rabba - Girl name Rabba is rooted from Hebrew, meaning of Rabba is "Gainer, Winner and Profit". Rabba is resulted from Rabah.
  •  Jeanay largely is used in English is a girl name, meaning of Jeanay is "Based on Janai, God is Gracious or Modern Name Based on Jane or Jean" is of Hebrew origin
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Famous people named Jani

  • Jani Beg, khan of the Golden Horde from 1342 to 1357
  • Jani Christou, Greek composer
  • Jani Wickholm, Finnish pop/rock singer
  • Jani Lehtonen, Finnish pole vaulter
  • Jani Lane, American recording artist and the lead vocalist
  • Jani Sointula, Finnish professional poker player from Helsinki
  • Jani Liimatainen, Finnish musician, songwriter and backing vocalist
  • Jani Rita, Finnish former professional ice hockey winger
  • Jani Soininen, Finnish former ski jumper
  • Jani Sievinen, former medley swimmer from Finland,
  • Jani Galik, Czech football player
  • Jani Hurme, Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender
  • Jani Lauzon, Canadian puppeteer and musician of Métis heritage
  • Jani Hartikainen, Finnish football player
  • Jani Tanska, professional footballer
  • Jani Kauppila, retired Finnish footballer
  • Jani Koivisto, Finnish professional footballer
  • Jani Allan, South African journalist, columnist
  • Jani Toivola, Finnish actor and dancer
  • Jani Sullanmaa, Finnish curler
  • Jani Virtanen, professional Finnish ice hockey player
  • Jani Tapani Virtanen, professional Finnish footballer
  • Jani Šturm, Šturm began his career with Brda
  • Jani Kervinen, Finnish electronic music producer
  • Jani Stefanovic, Swedish multi-instrumentalist that primarily plays Swedish death metal
  • Janis Mackey in Spenser: The Judas Goat as Actress
  • Janice Long in Episode dated 20 November 1986 as
  • Janice Logan in Dr. Cyclops as Actress
  • Janie Booth in Othello as Actress
  • Janine DeStio in Irony of Catharsis as Actress
  • Janie Woods-Morris in Little Women as Actress
  • Janice Johnson in Sydney Siege as
  • Janie du Plessis in Alien from L.A. as Actress
  • Janina Mathews in Make Believe Marriage as Actress
  • Janine Mellor in Countdown as Actress
  • Jani Riza, from 1977 flick Ata ishin kater, who played Metja.
  • Jani Muhic, from 2002 comedy film Na svoji Vesni, who played the Policeman Franci.
  • In 1941 action, comedy movie, Hamara Desh, Jani Babu played N.
  • In documentary movie, Melkein Huutaata, Jani Rämö portrayed N.
  • In 2017 comedy flick, Parittomat, Jani Kiiskilä characterized Masa.

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