What origin is the name Jaanis?

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

What are good sister names for Jaanis?

Names from the same baltic tradition pair naturally with Jaanis — for example Airika, Aide, Lille. You can browse more on our baltic names page.

Jaanis

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jaanis

Jaanis

Boy

Baltic

2 syllables

Jaanis is a Baltic boy's name meaning "God is gracious".

Parents who choose Jaanis pick a boy name from the Baltic tradition, meaning "God is gracious". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Baltic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

God is gracious

Popularity

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Quick answers about Jaanis

What does Jaanis mean?

Jaanis is a boy name of Baltic origin meaning "God is gracious".

How popular is Jaanis?

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Sister names that go with Jaanis

Airika Aide Lille Malda Lilita Enely

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Jaanis.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Names with a similar meaning to Jaanis

Jaanis means "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)
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)
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)