Janes

The first name Janes is a Frisian and Low German variant of Johannes and means 'God is gracious'. This derivation comes from Ancient Hebrew, where jô stands for 'God' and ḥanán stands for 'to be gracious'. In Germany, the spelling Janes is rather uncommon.

What does the name Janes mean?

Janes is a Low German and Frisian derivation of the name Johannes and carries the meaning 'God is gracious'. Its origin is rooted in Ancient Hebrew, where jô means 'God' and ḥanán means 'to be gracious'. The spelling Janes is relatively rare in Germany, while the variants Jannis and Jannes occur more frequently. Other forms of the name include Janis, Yannes, Yannis, and Yanis.

Where does the name Janes come from?

The name Janes has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and carries the meaning 'God is gracious'. The composition consists of jô, which means 'God', and ḥanán, which means 'to be gracious'. The name is found in the Frisian and Low German languages.

How do you pronounce Janes?

Ja-nes

When is the name day of Janes?

The name day of Janes is celebrated on June 24 and December 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Janes is among the less common first names. In 2023, it ranked 1,769th among the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2006 at 930th. Over the last ten years, Janes has been chosen as a first name about 100 times, placing it 2,434th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,158th. There are also international data on Janes: In Germany, it has been used approximately.

Nicknames & pet names

Jani / Janni

Similar first names

Famous people

• Janes Cox (English actress)
• Janes Stewart (American actor)