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Jano

Statistics: Spain · native version ↗
Boy Name day: February 26
Origin: Greek. Meaning: Defender and protector of men.
From the Greek Aléxandros: alexō ("defend, protect") and anḗr/andrós ("man"), meaning "the one who protects men".

Name day for Jano

February 26

Why this day? Jano is a short form of Alejandro, and shares its name day.

Jano is celebrated in Argentina and Germany on May 30; France on June 24; Spain on February 26; Brazil on December 27.

The story of the name Jano

Jano is a short form of Alejandro. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — defender and protector of men, and shares its name day, February 26.

On birth records, Jano is rarely written as such: the Janos are Alejandros (273,513 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Alejandro page. Jano is also a short form of Alexander, Alexandre, Alessandro.

Frequently asked questions about Jano

What does Jano mean?

Jano is a short form of Alejandro, which means defender and protector of men.

When is Jano's name day?

February 26, together with Alejandro: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Jano a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Alejandro.

Jano's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 8/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 7/10

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