Janez

Janez is the Slovenian variant of the biblical name Johannes, which means 'God is gracious'. A common short form of this name is Anže.

What does the name Janez mean?

Janez, the Slovenian form of Johannes, carries the meaning 'God is gracious'. A common short form is Anže.

Where does the name Janez come from?

The name Janez has its roots in the Hebrew Jochanan, a compound name made up of the Hebrew elements 'jô' for 'God' and 'ḥnn' for 'to be gracious'.

How do you pronounce Janez?

The pronunciation of Janez is two syllables and clearly structured. It is usually articulated as 'Ja-nez' [jaˈnɛs] or [ˈjaːnɛs], with the beginning starting with an open A sound that is direct and clear. The final S sound provides a sharp and distinct finish. Thus, Janez conveys a factual, concise, and tradition-conscious impression - open at the beginning and precise at the end.

When is the name day of Janez?

The most significant name days for Janez are June 24 and December 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Janez is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th among the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2010, when it reached 2,204th place. In the last ten years, the name Janez has been given about 30 times, placing it at 4,544th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,943rd. Worldwide, Janez varies in popularity.

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Famous people

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