Janeira
Portuguese/Spanish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Janeira
The name 'Janeira' is a feminine given name likely derived from the Portuguese and Spanish word for "January" (Janeiro/Enero), thus meaning "born in January" or "of January." It is primarily used in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in Brazil and Portugal, with no specific religious association, though it may appear in Christian contexts due to the month's link to the New Year and Epiphany.
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Etymology
The name 'Janeira' is a feminine given name likely derived from the Portuguese and Spanish word for "January" (Janeiro/Enero), thus meaning "born in January" or "of January." It is primarily used in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in Brazil and Portugal, with no specific religious association, though it may appear in Christian contexts due to the month's link to the New Year and Epiphany.
Janeira currently ranks #13,090 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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