Jaanus
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jaanus
Jaanus is the Estonian form of Janus, derived from the Latin name Ianus, which means "of Janus" and relates to the Roman god of beginnings, endings, and doorways.
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Etymology
Jaanus is the Estonian form of Janus, derived from the Latin name Ianus, which means "of Janus" and relates to the Roman god of beginnings, endings, and doorways. The name is primarily used in Estonia and among Estonian-speaking populations, with roots in Christian naming traditions that adopted Roman mythological names.
Jaanus currently ranks #2,537 in the United States as a boy's name.
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