Janis

/ˈdʒænɪs/ noun

Definition

A feminine given name, variant spelling of Janice, derived from Jane meaning 'God is gracious'.

Etymology

Modern variant of Janice, which is a 20th-century elaboration of Jane. Jane comes from Old French Jehane, from Latin Ioanna, from Greek Iōanna, ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. The 's' ending in Janis reflects American naming trends of the mid-20th century.

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The name Janis gained significant cultural recognition through singer Janis Joplin, whose powerful performances in the 1960s made the name synonymous with raw talent and counterculture rebellion. This shows how individual personalities can completely reshape our associations with otherwise ordinary names.

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