Janusz
Janusz is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Polish origin, meaning “God is gracious”.
| Meaning | God is gracious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Polish |
| Pronunciation | YAH-noosh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Poland |
Meaning and origin of Janusz
Janusz is a Polish derivative of Jan, the Polish form of John, which goes back to the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. It developed in medieval Poland and Lithuania as a separate name. The best-known bearer is the pen name Janusz Korczak, the educator and children's author who stayed with the orphans in his care when they were deported from the Warsaw Ghetto in 1942. Despite the resemblance, it is not related to the Roman god Janus.
Is Janusz a Christian name?
Through John it honors John the Baptist and John the Apostle, and it is a traditional Catholic name in Poland.
How popular is Janusz?
Common among older Polish men; less often chosen for babies now.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Janusz mean?
Janusz means 'God is gracious'. It is of Hebrew, via Polish origin.
Is Janusz a Christian name?
Through John it honors John the Baptist and John the Apostle, and it is a traditional Catholic name in Poland.
How do you pronounce Janusz?
Janusz is pronounced YAH-noosh.
Is Janusz a boy or girl name?
Janusz is usually a boy name.