name
Place
Jānis
YAH-nis
/ˈjɑːnɪs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Jānis
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Latvian
- Meaning
- God is gracious (John)
- Gender
- male
Pronunciation tips
Two syllables. Stress on first syllable. The macron indicates a long vowel.
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