What origin is the name Jani?

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

What are good brother names for Jani?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Jani — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Jani

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jani

Jani

Girl

English

2 syllables

Jani is an English girl's name meaning "A familiar form of jane".

Parents who choose Jani pick a girl name from the English tradition, meaning "A familiar form of jane". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

A familiar form of jane

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Jani

What does Jani mean?

Jani is a girl name of English origin meaning "A familiar form of jane".

How popular is Jani?

We have no birth-record ranking for Jani: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.