Janning

The first name Janning means 'God is gracious'. It is a Low German pet form of the name Jan, which is considered a short form of Johannes or Johann.

What does the name Janning mean?

Janning means 'God is gracious'. The name is a Low German pet form of Jan, which in turn is an abbreviation of Johannes or Johann. An alternative spelling is Jenning.

Where does the name Janning come from?

The name Janning is derived from Jan, which goes back to the biblical names Johannes or Johann. Its roots lie in the Hebrew name Yochanan, which is composed of the Hebrew words 'jô' for 'God' and 'ḥnn' for 'to be gracious to someone'.

How do you pronounce Janning?

The pronunciation of Janning is two syllables as 'Jan-ning' [ˈjan.ɪŋ]. The open, short A sound at the beginning is followed by an accented double -nn- in the middle. The nasal -ng at the end provides a gentle, lingering finish. Janning conveys a Northern German, down-to-earth impression and appears friendly, stable, and with a calm presence.

When is the name day of Janning?

The name day for Janning is celebrated on June 24 and December 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Janning is a rare first name. In 2019, it ranked 3,920th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2012 at rank 3,479. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,182nd.

Famous people

• Janning Trumann (German jazz musician)