Janiyah

jah-NEE-yah'juh-NEE-yuh'3 syllables
🇮🇱Hebrew
Charming

MEANING

God is gracious

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used in religious contexts due to its biblical roots.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used historically among Jewish communities, gaining broader usage in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century.

🇰🇪Swahili
Melodic

MEANING

Beautiful flower

ORIGIN

Swahili

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Swahili word 'Jani', meaning 'leaf' or 'beautiful'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Celebrated for its aesthetic and poetic resonance.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Popularized in the late 20th century as an expression of African heritage.

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FAQs About Janiyah

The name Janiyah means "God is gracious" in Hebrew, "Beautiful flower" in Swahili.
Janiyah has Hebrew and Swahili origins. Derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Janiyah is pronounced jah-NEE-yah (juh-NEE-yuh). It has 3 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Janiyah include Jani, Niya, Yaya.
Some middle name ideas for Janiyah include Rose, Grace, Claire, Mae, Marie.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Janiyah include Jamal, Nia, Aaliyah, Elijah.
The most common spelling is Janiyah. Alternative spellings include Janiya, Janyah, Janiah.