Jannis name meaning
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What does Jannis mean?
Chiefly used in Finnish, Swedish, English, Danish, Scandinavian, Dutch, Norwegian, Low German, Estonian, Frisian and German unheard-of, Jannis is originated from Hebrew and is bestowed upon both boys and girls, meaning of Jannis is "Yahweh is Gracious, Variant of Jane or God is Merciful".
Jannis is variant of widespread and biblical John. John is short form of Johannes. John is English and German form of Johannes. Origin of Unfamiliar John is in Hebrew language, meaning of John is "God has Been Gracious: has Shown Favor In the Bible John the Baptist Baptized Christ In the Jordan, God is Merciful and Gift of God".
Also Jannis is Frisian and Dutch form of Johannes.
How do I pronounce Jannis?
The two syllabled name Jannis is pronounced, j(an)-nis.
Variants of Jannis
Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, John, Johannes, Dejohn, Gianni, Jackie, Yanis, Aaronjohn, John Paul, Jean, Hanko, Janek, Janica, Johansinnguaq
How popular is the name Jannis?
Jannis is a unique baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 2001, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 168 on boy names chart when 46 babies were named Jannis.
Over 594 people have been named Jannis in Switzerland. Jannis is an uncommon baby name in United States, where it last appeared in 2009 after 37 years of use since 1933.
Over 410 people have been named Jannis in United States. It had a short run of 4 years on Belgium boy names chart.
Also, Jannis is a familiar name in Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Indonesia and Sweden.
According to our estimate, over 1000 babies have been named Jannis globally.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 12423 | 8 |
| 1994 | 11776 | 6 |
| 1988 | 11798 | 5 |
| 1973 | 8420 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6002 | 8 |
| 1966 | 6563 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5474 | 7 |
| 1963 | 3172 | 16 |
| 1962 | 4865 | 8 |
| 1961 | 5310 | 7 |
Facts
Jannis in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 340 | 363 | 5 | 5 |
 | 59 | 13 | 15 | 0 |
 | 109 | 42 | 5 | -2 |
 | 12 | 24 | 5 | -2 |
 | 31 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Numerological analysis of Jannis
There's not a problem you cannot solve. To have letter J as your cornerstone means to stand for fairness, balance, justice, and equality. You love your freedom and respect other people's freedom too. Your decision to keep fighting for things even when they're falling apart sometimes ruins self-confidence. Number 3 as a personality no represents creativity, passion, extravagance, and positivity.
Other names similar to Jannis, for name hunters
- Jorre especially is used in Dutch and Finnish aimed at baby boys, meaning of Jorre is "Boar" is originated from Dutch and Old Greek
- Cornelius - Specifically used in Finnish, Swedish and Danish durable and predominant, Cornelius is used as a gender insensitive name, meaning of Cornelius is "Horned or Raven" came from Latin. In 1990, famed Cornelius ranked 485 on baby boy names chart in United States
- Wim means Strong Helmet or Will Helmet is used mostly in Dutch and German has its origin in Old High German and Germanic is a boy name
- Everarda - Girl name Everarda is rooted from Old High German, Everarda means "Strong Like a Boar" is prevalently used in Dutch
- Lammert means L or Shiny used for boys used predominantly in Low German and Dutch is of Germanic origin
Famous people named Jannis
- Jannis Kounellis, Greek Italian contemporary artist based in Rome
- Jannis Kallinikos, organization and communication scholar and intellectual
- Jannis Niewöhner in Saphirblau as Actor
- Jannis Aliferis is well-known for directing movie Goal ston erota
Lists having Jannis
- Biblical Baby Names
- Boys names beginning with J
- Girls names beginning with J
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Hebrew Baby Names
- Danish Baby Names
- Dutch Baby Names
- Finnish Baby Names
- German Baby Names
- Norwegian Baby Names
- Swedish Baby Names
- Girl names that starts with Jan
- Baby Names that mean God
- Baby Names that mean Gracious
- Baby Names that mean Yahweh
- Baby Names that mean Merciful
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
- Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html