Janusz

Polish form of Johannes or John, Hebrew

"God is gracious"

Janusz Origin and Meaning

The name Janusz is a boy's name meaning "God is gracious".

Janusz is a Polish masculine name derived from the Latin name Johannes, which comes from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' It represents the Polish equivalent of John or Johannes. Janusz has been used in Poland since the Middle Ages and remains a fairly common traditional name there, particularly among men born in the mid-20th century.

The name carries cultural significance in Polish heritage and maintains connections to Eastern European naming traditions. In contemporary Poland, the name has developed certain social associations through internet memes, sometimes stereotypically representing middle-aged Polish men. Outside Poland, Janusz remains distinctive and instantly signals Polish heritage while being relatively easy for non-Polish speakers to pronounce.

Famous People Named Janusz

• Janusz Kaminski Polish cinematographer
• Janusz Wojtusiak Polish entomologist
• Janusz Korczak Polish children's writer
• Janusz Ryszard Korwin Mikke, Polish MEP
• Janusz Andrzej Zajdel Polish novelist
• Janusz Palikot Polish businessman and politician
• Janusz Gajos Polish actor