Janai

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juh-NAY'juh-NAY'2 syllables
🇮🇱Hebrew
Faithful

MEANING

God has answered

ORIGIN

Biblical

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew elements 'ya' (God) and 'anah' (answered).

CULTURAL NOTES

Often seen as a name expressing gratitude and divine intervention.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in religious texts and contexts, symbolizing faith and hope.

🇰🇪Swahili
Soft

MEANING

Gift from God

ORIGIN

African

ETYMOLOGY

Borrowed from Hebrew influences during cultural exchanges.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in Swahili-speaking regions, often as a name expressing blessing.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Adopted during cultural and religious interchanges between African and Middle Eastern regions.

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Janai - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations