Janis Name Origin

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Name Origin

The name 'Janis' is of Latvian origin, derived from the name 'Janis' which is a form of 'John'. It is common in Latvia and among Latvian communities. The name also appears in English-speaking countries, often as a variant of 'Janice'. In French, 'Janis' can be a male given name, possibly derived from 'Jean'.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Janis each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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