Janus

Janus Meaning & Origin

About Janus
The name "Janus" is of Latin origin and is derived from the Roman god Janus, who was the god of beginnings, transitions, and doorways. Janus was often depicted with two faces, one looking to the past and the other to the future, symbolizing his ability to see both sides and his role in transitions. As a name, Janus signifies someone who is adaptable, open-minded, and capable of navigating change and new beginnings.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Janus are male.

Janus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JNS
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EY1 N AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤeɪnəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JNS', 'ANS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Janus in Braille

Here's how to represent Janus in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Janus in braille

How to Spell the Name Janus in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Janus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Janus in sign language

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