Jano
Jano is a traditional Slovak domestic form of the name Ján, natural for both family and informal address. It has two syllables, a short vowel "a", and an intimate tone; along with forms like Janko or Janík, it belongs to a rich group of domestic variations of this name. It inherits its biblical tradition and meaning from the base name Ján.
Municipal population record
The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisAs a domestic form of Ján, Jano carries the biblical meaning "God is gracious".
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Jano je slovenská domácka podoba mena Ján, utvorená príponou -o a skrátením samohlásky á. Meno Ján pochádza z hebrejského Jochanán s významom „Boh je milostivý“; spája odkaz na Božie meno so slovesným koreňom vyjadrujúcim milosť.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Jano is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
JANO
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling10 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar
Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Jano Smith
2 + 1 = 3 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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