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By Madison Dresler · Jul 2026

jan-yuh-ree; jan-yoo-eh-ree

January

OriginEnglish month name, Latin
Meaning"doorway"
GenderBoy
Also a girl's nameShow me January as a girl's name

About January

January is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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Variations& nicknames

  • JanuariusPolish
  • JaniuszPolish
  • GennaroItalian
  • JarekPolish
  • JanvierFrench
  • JenaroSpanish
  • JaniuszekPolish
  • JanuarioPortuguese

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