Modern American · Girl name
Janiyah
“modern form of Jane; 'God is gracious'”
About the name Janiyah
Janiyah is a modern American coinage that combines Jane, or the related Janiya, with the -iyah ending heard in names such as Aaliyah and Maliyah. Jane is the English feminine form of John, which comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning ‘God is gracious’. Claims that Janiyah is an Arabic name meaning ‘gift from God’ are not supported. Through Jane the name connects with figures such as the novelist Jane Austen. Janiya and Janyah are alternative spellings.
- Meaning
- modern form of Jane; 'God is gracious'
- Origin
- Modern American
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- jah-NIE-ah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Janiyah
- Janiyah Marie
- Janiyah Grace
- Janiyah Lynn
- Janiyah Renee
- Janiyah Faith
Questions about Janiyah
- What does Janiyah mean?
- Janiyah is a Modern American name meaning "modern form of Jane; 'God is gracious'".
- How do you pronounce Janiyah?
- Janiyah is pronounced jah-NIE-ah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Janiyah?
- Variants of Janiyah include Janiya, Janyah.
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