Janis Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Janis Name at a Glance

Name	Janis
Meaning	God has been gracious. A feminine form of John. Famous Bearer: American singer Janis Joplin.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Janis Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Janis means “God has been gracious. A feminine form of John. Famous Bearer: American singer Janis Joplin”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Janis Name Origin

Our database records Janis under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Janis a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Janis is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Janis

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