What origin is the name János?

János comes from Hungarian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for János?

Names from the same hungarian tradition pair naturally with János — for example Magdi, Zsu, Kamill. You can browse more on our hungarian names page.

János

Discover the meaning and origin of the name János

János

Boy

Hungarian

2 syllables

János is a Hungarian boy's name meaning "A name meaning God is gracious.".

The meaning of János is "A name meaning God is gracious." — a boy name of Hungarian origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hungarian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A name meaning God is gracious.

Popularity

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Quick answers about János

What does János mean?

János is a boy name of Hungarian origin meaning "A name meaning God is gracious.".

How popular is János?

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Sister names that go with János

Magdi Zsu Kamill Kati Franciska Adrienn

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for János.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Names with a similar meaning to János

János means "A name meaning God is gracious." — these names share that spirit.

John — "John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle." (Hebrew)
Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (English)