God is gracious
Pronunciation: JAN-i-fer
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Janifer is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God is gracious". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: JAN-i-fer. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Γιανίφερ
Ο Θεός είναι χαριτόν και ελεήμων
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
JAN-i-fer
IPA
/ˈdʒænɪfər/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
(Monday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Topaz
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Janifer of the Holy Sepulchre, a 12th century nun and abbess. The name Janifer carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
12th century
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Janifer
God is gracious and merciful
יאניפר
אלוהים הוא חנון ורחום
Γιανίφερ
Ο Θεός είναι χαριτόν και ελεήμων
Janifer
Deus est misericors et benignus
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