What origin is the name Janó?

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

What are good sister names for Janó?

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

Janó

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Janó

Janó

Boy

Hungarian

2 syllables

Janó is a Hungarian boy's name meaning "A diminutive form of János, meaning God is gracious.".

Janó is a boy name of Hungarian origin meaning "A diminutive form of János, meaning God is gracious.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hungarian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A diminutive form of János, meaning God is gracious.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Janó

What does Janó mean?

Janó is a boy name of Hungarian origin meaning "A diminutive form of János, meaning God is gracious.".

How popular is Janó?

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Sister names that go with Janó

Magdi Zsu Kamill Kati Franciska Adrienn

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Janó.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Names with a similar meaning to Janó

Janó means "A diminutive form of János, 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)
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)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Charlotte — "Charlotte is the French feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic karl, meaning 'free man'." (French)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Lucas — "Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning 'man from Lucania', a region of southern Italy." (Greek)