Janus is a boy name of Roman Mythology origin meaning “God of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, and endings.”. It's a unique and uncommon choice for parents seeking something distinctive. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.
JAY-nuhs
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 90% of popular names.
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