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Janani

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Pronounced juh-NAH-nee /dʒəˈnɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Janani, 'mother; she who gives birth' — a tender heritage name used across South Asia, sometimes as an epithet of the mother goddess.Medium

In 30 seconds: A warm Sanskrit name: Janani means 'mother; she who gives birth' (said 'juh-NAH-nee'). Tender and rooted.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Janani, 'mother; she who gives birth' — a tender heritage name used across South Asia, sometimes as an epithet of the mother goddess.

U.S. rank (2024)#12658 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 379

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

From the Sanskrit Janani, 'mother; she who gives birth', a warm heritage name long used across South Asia. It carries a tone of reverence and care. A flowing, three-beat pick (said 'juh-NAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for girls, most often in Indian-heritage families. Rare, tender, and rooted.

Did you know? Janani is the Sanskrit word for 'mother', a name of quiet reverence used across South Asia and sometimes for the mother goddess — gentle and rooted (said 'juh-NAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 56%

References — Janani — Sanskrit 'mother; she who gives birth'

Variations

JananyJananeeJaanani

Nicknames

JanaNani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Janani mean?

Janani is the Sanskrit word for 'mother; she who gives birth' — a tender heritage name.

How do you pronounce Janani?

It's said juh-NAH-nee /dʒəˈnɑː.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Janani a boy or girl name?

Janani is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Janani?

Janani is a rare name for girls in the U.S.