Jancsi

Hungarian variation of John

Jancsi Origin and Meaning

The name Jancsi is a boy's name.

Jancsi is a Hungarian masculine name, functioning as a diminutive form of János (the Hungarian equivalent of John). Pronounced roughly as 'YAN-chee,' this name has deep roots in Hungarian culture and folklore, most notably appearing in the classic Hungarian tale 'Jancsi és Juliska' (the Hungarian version of Hansel and Gretel). Outside of Hungary and Hungarian communities, the name remains quite rare. Jancsi carries a warm, affectionate quality typical of diminutive names while connecting to the rich Hungarian cultural heritage. The name combines an accessible, friendly character with distinctive cultural specificity that might appeal to those with Hungarian ancestry or an appreciation for Central European naming traditions.

Famous People Named Jancsi

• Rigó Jancsi Hungarian Romani violinist and his namesake pastry

The name Jancsi in Pop Culture

• Jancsi Nagy character in "The Good Master" by Kate Seredy
• Jancsi Kukorica character in poem "János Vitéz" by Sándor Petőfi
• Jancsi character in opera "Viktoria und ihr Husar" by Paul Abraham
• Jancsi character in 1974 Hungarian movie "Lovefilm'
• Jancsi character in 2011 Slovak movie "Marhuľový ostrov"