Jenis
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Jenis
Jenis is a variant of Janis or Janus, derived from the Latin name Janua, meaning "gateway" or "passage," originally connected to the Roman god Janus who presided over beginnings and transitions.
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Etymology
Jenis is a variant of Janis or Janus, derived from the Latin name Janua, meaning "gateway" or "passage," originally connected to the Roman god Janus who presided over beginnings and transitions. The name is primarily used in Slavic, Baltic, and Germanic cultures, particularly in Latvia, Lithuania, and Central Europe, with historical roots in both pagan and Christian traditions.
Jenis currently ranks #17,626 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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