Janis
Janis is a given name that can also function as a surname in some cases. In Latvian, Jānis is the male form of John and is one of the most common names in the country. The Latvian form derives from the Latin Ioannes, via Greek Ioannes, and ultimately from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." In English-speaking contexts, Janis is typically a feminine given name, often treated as a variant of Janet or Janice, though it has appeared as a surname as well.
As a given name, Janis has been borne by several notable people, including Janis Joplin, the influential
The form Jānis remains common in Latvia and the Baltic region, while Janis appears in English-language contexts;