Jani-Erik
Hebrew and Old Norse · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Jani-Erik
Jani-Erik is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Jani" (Finnish diminutive of Johannes, meaning "God is gracious" from Hebrew Yohanan) and "Erik" (Old Norse, meaning "eternal ruler" from "ei" meaning eternal and "ríkr" meaning ruler).
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Etymology
Jani-Erik is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Jani" (Finnish diminutive of Johannes, meaning "God is gracious" from Hebrew Yohanan) and "Erik" (Old Norse, meaning "eternal ruler" from "ei" meaning eternal and "ríkr" meaning ruler). The name is predominantly used in Finland and other Nordic countries, with particular prevalence in Finnish culture during the 20th and 21st centuries.
Jani-Erik currently ranks #5,923 in the United States as a boy's name.
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