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Jānis

Meaning

Latvian form of JOHN.

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Based on famous people named Jānis and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Leadership
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Integrity
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Intelligence
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Creativity
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Famous People Named Jānis

Jānis Čakste

Jānis Kristaps Čakste (14 September 1859 – 14 March 1927) was a Latvian politician and lawyer who served as the first head of an independent Latvian state as the Chairman of the People's Council.

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Jānis Straume

Jānis Straume (born 27 August 1962 in Sigulda, Latvian SSR) is a former Latvian politician for For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK (TB/LNNK).

AmbitionCharismaLeadership

Jānis Jurkāns

Jānis Jurkāns (born 31 August 1946 in Riga, Latvian SSR) is a Latvian politician, one of the leaders of the Latvian Popular Front, who served as foreign minister (1990–1992).

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Jānis Kalniņš (composer)

Jānis Kalniņš (3 November 1904 in Pärnu – 30 November 2000 in Fredericton) was a Latvian Canadian composer and conductor.

CharismaCreativity

Jānis Eglītis

Jānis Eglītis (January 23, 1961 – May 6, 2013) was a Latvian politician and a Deputy of the 9th Saeima.

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Jānis in Other Languages

African AmericanLashawn
African AmericanTajuana
AlbanianGjon
ArabicYahya
ArabicYuhanna
BasqueJone

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