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Janar
OriginEstonian variation of Jan or John, Hebrew
Meaning"God is gracious"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Janar
One of many international variations of John, Janar is an Estonian form, adapted from the feminine Jana. Not to be confused with the feminine Kazakh name, which is transliterated into English with the same spelling, this masculine variant is notably borne by basketball player Janar Soo and footballer Janar Toomet.
Janar for girls
A Kazakh name with two possible meanings: "fire, inflame, combustible" from the elements janu and -ar and "eyes" or "sight" from janar. A familiar choice in Kazakhstan, it ranked in the Top 20 back in the 90s. Alternatively transcribed as Zhanar and is notably borne by musician Zhanar Dugalova.
Janar is also used as an Estonian variation of John.
Pronounced jah-NAR.
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