Jani
/YAHNEE/ Greek Male
Meaning & Origin
Jani is a Greek name meaning "God is gracious". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Multiple origins exist. It could be a diminutive of Johannes (Hebrew: God is gracious) or Jan (Slavic origin). Other origins might be possible depending on context.
Quick Facts
Language Greek
Gender Male
Phonetic YAHNEE
IPA ˈjɑni
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as YAHNEE. Keep the original Greek phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Jani
- · Jani Sievinen - Finnish swimmer
- · Jani Lakanen - Finnish orienteer
- · Jani Liimatainen - Finnish musician
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