Janus or Janush?
Two spellings, side by side.
Janus and Janush are two spellings of the same sound. Janus is listed with the meaning "A name associated with the god of beginnings and transitions. In mythology, he is depicted with two faces looking to the past and future" and Janush with "Means the moon; an Indian name derived from Sanskrit roots referring to celestial beauty". Janus 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 | Janus | Janush |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | A name associated with the god of beginnings and transitions. In mythology, he is depicted with two faces looking to the past and future. | Means the moon; an Indian name derived from Sanskrit roots referring to celestial beauty. |
| Origin | Spanish | Indian |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Ja-nus | Ja-nush |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Janus and Janush
Is Janus or Janush more common?
Janus is more often searched and saved on this site; Janush is also used.
Do Janus and Janush mean the same?
Janus: "A name associated with the god of beginnings and transitions. In mythology, he is depicted with two faces looking to the past and future". Janush: "Means the moon; an Indian name derived from Sanskrit roots referring to celestial beauty".
How do you say Janus?
In parts: Ja-nus. Janush is said the same way.
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