Janis or Jannis?
Two spellings, side by side.
Janis and Jannis are two spellings of the same sound. Janis is listed with the meaning "An English variation of Jane, this name means God is gracious and implies the child is a gift from the divine" and Jannis with "An English variant of the name Jane. It is a feminine form that means 'God is gracious'". Janis is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Janis | Jannis |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | An English variation of Jane, this name means God is gracious and implies the child is a gift from the divine. | An English variant of the name Jane. It is a feminine form that means 'God is gracious'. |
| Origin | English | English |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Ja-nis | Jan-nis |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Janis and Jannis
Is Janis or Jannis more common?
Janis is more often searched and saved on this site; Jannis is also used.
Do Janis and Jannis mean the same?
Janis: "An English variation of Jane, this name means God is gracious and implies the child is a gift from the divine". Jannis: "An English variant of the name Jane. It is a feminine form that means 'God is gracious'".
How do you say Janis?
In parts: Ja-nis. Jannis is said the same way.
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