Find out how popular the first name Janci has been for the last 3 years (from 1977 to 1979) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Janci by gender

Based on the last 3 years of data, Janci is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1979, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Janci.

The history of the first name Janci

The name Janci is believed to have originated from the Indo-European language family, with its roots possibly traced back to ancient Sanskrit or Proto-Indo-Iranian languages. This name is thought to be derived from the word "janci," which means "life" or "vitality" in some of these ancient tongues.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Janci can be found in the ancient Vedic texts of India, where it was mentioned as the name of a minor deity associated with fertility and the cycle of life. However, the name's usage was not widespread during this period and was primarily confined to certain regions of the Indian subcontinent.

As time passed, the name Janci gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in regions where Indo-European languages were spoken. In medieval Europe, there are records of individuals bearing the name Janci, although the exact origins and meanings attributed to the name during this time are not well documented.

One notable figure with the name Janci was a 13th-century scholar and philosopher from the Islamic world, Janci al-Andalusi (1199-1277). Born in modern-day Spain, he was renowned for his contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy.

In the 16th century, there was a Dutch explorer named Janci van der Meer (1522-1598) who was part of several expeditions to the East Indies and is credited with establishing trade routes and settlements in the region.

During the Renaissance period, Janci Vasari (1511-1574) was an Italian painter and architect who is best known for his influential work, "The Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects," which provided invaluable insights into the lives of famous artists of that era.

In the 19th century, Janci Kovalevskaya (1850-1891) was a Russian mathematician and writer who made significant contributions to the field of partial differential equations and was one of the first women to become a professor of mathematics in modern Europe.

While the name Janci has not been as widely used as some other names throughout history, it has left its mark in various cultures and time periods, reflecting the diverse linguistic and cultural influences that have shaped the evolution of names over the centuries.

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