The baby name Janno is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈjɑnːo/ (Estonian) — approx. 'YAH-no' or 'YAN-oh'.
Janno is Estonian in Origin.
The baby name Janno is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈjɑnːo/ (Estonian) — approx. 'YAH-no' or 'YAN-oh'.
Janno is Estonian in Origin.
Janno is a masculine given name with Northern European roots. In Estonian it is a familiar form of Jaan/Johannes, ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan (via Latin Iohannes), meaning “Yahweh is gracious.” A parallel development occurs in Dutch and Frisian, where the -o ending produces Janno from Jan.
It came into steadier independent use in Estonia in the later 20th century, aligning with the local taste for brisk two-syllable -o names. Bearers include Estonian film-maker Janno Põldma and Filipino entertainer Janno Gibbs, illustrating its occasional global reach. Related forms and variants include Jaan, Jan, Johan, Johannes, John, Ian, Sean, Jean, Juan, Giovanni, Hans, Janek, Jani, Janko, and Jano; feminine counterparts are Jana and Johanna. The name keeps the classic “gracious” meaning while offering a contemporary, approachable sound.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Boys | 2022 | #1 | — | 427 |
| EE | 0 | #32 | 6 | 1,051 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #65 | 73 | 2,087 |
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| PH | 0 | #109 | 2 | 5,607 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #130 | 2 | 3,473 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #255 | 2 | 7,111 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #366 | 18 | 11,440 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #401 | 27 | 2,041 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| CL | 0 | #433 | 2 | 6,867 | |
| ZA | 0 | #471 | 4 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| LY | 0 | #556 | 4 | 12,703 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #653 | 13 | 13,390 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #671 | 12 | 3,552 |
| LB | 0 | #687 | 4 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #733 | 7 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #740 | 4 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #858 | 94 | 5,873 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #919 | 8 | 14,506 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #935 | 18 | 5,697 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 4 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 9 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,028 | 6 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,135 | 9 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,152 | 27 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,576 | 39 | 28,008 |
Janno is popular in 35 countries — most recent births per country:
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