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JanuaryChristian Male Biblical name meaning

God's door

Pronunciation: JAN-oo-ree

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Name
January
Meaning
God's door
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
JAN-oo-ree
Lucky Number
1
1
Lucky Number
(January 1)
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does January mean?

January is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God's door". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: JAN-oo-ree. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Ιανουάριος

Ιανουάριος, ο πρώτος μήνας

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

JAN-oo-ree

IPA

/ˈdʒæn.ju.ə.ri/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

January is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is God's door. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

1

Lucky Day

(January 1)

Lucky Colors

GreenWhite

Lucky Stone

(Garnet)

Life Path Number

1

Numerology meaning: Individuals with a life path number 1 are natural leaders, independent, and strong-willed.

Personality

Personality Traits

HopefulResilientDeterminedC = CourageousS = Sensitive

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A symbol of new beginnings and the door to opportunities.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

January is considered the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It is a time of new beginnings and fresh starts, often marked by resolutions and goals. Many cultures celebrate this month with festivals and celebrations, such as New Year's Day, which is celebrated on January 1st.
In Christian tradition, January is a time to reflect on the previous year and look forward to the new one with hope and anticipation. It is a reminder of God's faithful provision and goodness, as well as an opportunity to seek His guidance and strength in the new year. It is also a time to remember the birth of Jesus, who is the door to salvation and the source of new life. (John 10:9)

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

January JonesJanuary LaVoy

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

January

First month of the year, derived from Roman god Janus

🇮🇱Hebrew

ינואר

ראש השנה החדשה, ינואר, חודש ראשון

🇬🇷Greek

Ιανουάριος

Ιανουάριος, ο πρώτος μήνας

🇮🇹Latin

Ianuarius

Ianuarius, mensis primus

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