Janela

Janela is a Bulgarian variant of the girl's name Jane, which is a derivative of Johanna and its male form Johannes. The name is translated with the meanings 'God is gracious' and 'God is kind.'

What does the name Janela mean?

Janela is considered a Bulgarian form of the girl's name Jane, which in turn is a variant of Johanna and the male Johannes. Translated, the name carries the meanings 'God is gracious' and 'God is kind.' Its roots can be found in the ancient Hebrew Yôchânân or Yehochanan, derived from the terms yo (יֹו) or yeho (יְהוֹ) meaning 'the name of God' and ḥanán (חָנַן), which means 'to be kind,' 'to be gracious,' 'to pardon,' or 'to have mercy.' Janela has many variants in different languages and is part of an extensive etymological family of over five hundred variations in various languages and genders. Other forms include Janel, Janeli, Janella, Janelle, and Janell. The name became particularly known through John the Baptist, and in the Middle Ages, it was one of the most common names in German-speaking areas.

Where does the name Janela come from?

Janela is a female first name of ancient Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is gracious.' The components of the word consist of yo or yeho, which in ancient Hebrew means 'the name of God,' and ḥanán, meaning 'to be kind,' 'to be gracious,' 'to pardon,' or 'to have mercy.' The name is used in Bulgarian.

How do you pronounce Janela?

Ja-ne-la

When is the name day of Janela?

The name day for Janela is celebrated on the following days: February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 12, August 24, August 26, and December 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Janela is a rather rare first name and has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. The highest ranking the name achieved was in 1995, when it placed 13,386th in the U.S. name charts. Between 1930 and 2024, Janela was given as a first name in the USA fewer than ten times, placing it at 9,768th. In the last ten years, no child has been named Janela.

Nicknames & pet names

Jana Jane Anela / Jani / Lela / Nela

Famous people

• Janela Salvador (actress, singer, model from the Philippines)