John celebrates his name day on June 24th. There are approximately 46,000 Johns in Latvia.
The origin of the name Jānis
The name "Jānis" is one of the most popular names in Latvia and originates from the Latin word "Iohannes," which in turn is the source of the Russian word "Иоанн" and the Greek word "Ιωάννης." This name, in turn, derives from the Hebrew word "Yohanan," which translates to "God is gracious" or "merciful."
The name "Jānis" has also been very common in other countries and cultures; for example, in English it is "John", in French - "Jean", in German - "Johann", and elsewhere.
Midsummer Day, celebrated in Latvia on June 24th, was originally observed as a summer solstice festival, but later became associated with the birthday of Saint John the Baptist, who was the founder of the Lutheran church in Latvia. This day has become one of the most beloved Latvian holidays.
The meaning and characteristics of the name Jānis.
A sensitive colleague, a wonderful father to his children, a good husband. However, this Janis also pulls off moves that are hard to understand – why? His masculinity is expressed in his gallantry towards women. He respects and loves his work. Janis possesses intuition, helpfulness, practicality, and imagination, which transforms everyday life into a celebration.
What to give to Janis on his name day?
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