January
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name January
The given name 'January' derives from the Latin *Januarius*, meaning "belonging to Janus," the Roman god of beginnings, transitions, and doorways.
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Etymology
The given name 'January' derives from the Latin *Januarius*, meaning "belonging to Janus," the Roman god of beginnings, transitions, and doorways. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, often as a rare virtue or seasonal name, with historical context including the Puritan practice of naming children after months and the Catholic veneration of Saint January (San Gennaro), a 4th-century bishop and martyr.
January currently ranks #10,448 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.
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