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Janis

JA-nihs

Janis (name) means a female given name, a variant of Janice, notably borne by singer Janis Joplin. Example: “Janis Joplin was a legendary rock singer.”

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A female given name, a variant of Janice, notably borne by singer Janis Joplin.
"Janis Joplin was a legendary rock singer."
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Etymology

A variant of Janice. Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Janice, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Joanne, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shaun, Shauna, and Sheena.

Frequently asked questions

What does “Janis” mean?

The word “Janis” means a female given name, a variant of Janice, notably borne by singer Janis Joplin.

How do you pronounce “Janis”?

“Janis” is pronounced JA-nihs (/ˈd͡ʒænɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “Janis” in a sentence?

Here is “Janis” used in a sentence: “Janis Joplin was a legendary rock singer.”

What part of speech is “Janis”?

“Janis” is a name.

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