What origin is the name Jânio?

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

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Names from the same portuguese tradition pair naturally with Jânio — for example Thays, Luzia, Evora. You can browse more on our portuguese names page.

Jânio

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jânio

Jânio

Boy

Portuguese

2 syllables

Jânio is a Portuguese boy's name meaning "Derived from Latin, likely a variant of John, meaning God is gracious.".

Jânio is a boy name of Portuguese origin meaning "Derived from Latin, likely a variant of John, meaning God is gracious.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Portuguese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from Latin, likely a variant of John, meaning God is gracious.

Popularity

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What does Jânio mean?

Jânio is a boy name of Portuguese origin meaning "Derived from Latin, likely a variant of John, meaning God is gracious.".

How popular is Jânio?

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Sister names that go with Jânio

Thays Luzia Evora Girlene Kamilly Julieth

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Jânio.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Names with a similar meaning to Jânio

Jânio means "Derived from Latin, likely a variant of John, meaning God is gracious." — these names share that spirit.

Jackson — "Jackson is an English surname meaning 'son of Jack'. Jack is itself a form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'." (English)
John — "John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle." (Hebrew)
Evan — "Evan is the Welsh form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'." (Welsh)
Jack — "Jack is a medieval English nickname for John, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is now often given on its own." (English)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Lucas — "Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning 'man from Lucania', a region of southern Italy." (Greek)