♂ Name Jannes – Yahweh is gracious

Origin:	biblical, Greek, Frisian, Low German, Dutch
Meaning:	Yahweh is gracious, Yahweh is merciful
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Jannes is a biblical name with Greek roots and is also a Frisian, Low German, and Dutch form of Johannes. It is traditionally associated with the meaning “Yahweh is gracious.”

Where does the name Jannes come from?

Jannes is a biblical name of Greek origin. He is a magician, together with his brother Jambres, mentioned in the Book of Exodus. Jannes is also a Frisian, Low German, and Dutch form of Johannes.

What does the name Jannes mean?

Jannes means “Yahweh is gracious” and “Yahweh is merciful” (from Johannes).

Word composition

• Hebrew “yo” (יֹו), abbreviation of “yeho” (יְהוֹ) = referring to the Hebrew God
• Hebrew “ḥanán” (חָנַן) = to show favor, to be gracious

Pronunciation of Jannes

Famous people with this name

• Jannes (biblical figure) is traditionally identified as one of Pharaoh’s magicians who opposed Moses, together with Jambres
• Jannes and Jambres are mentioned in Jewish and early Christian tradition as Egyptian magicians resisting Moses (2 Timothy 3:8)
• Jannes Van der Wal (* 1956 in Driezum – † 1996) was a Dutch world champion in international draughts (checkers), known in Europe and recognized in the U.S. mind sports community
• Jannes Pieter Mazure (* 1899 in Rotterdam – † 1990) was a Dutch politician and President of the Senate of the Netherlands
• Jannes van Rensburg (* 1862 in South Africa – † 1935) was a Boer political figure involved in early Afrikaner nationalist movements
• Jannes Horn (* 1997 in Braunschweig) is a German professional soccer player (Bundesliga-level athlete with international visibility)
• Jannes Fittje (* 1999 in Bremen) is a German racing driver competing in international motorsport series
• Jannes Kirsten (* 1993 in Johannesburg) is a South African rugby union player, active in top-tier professional leagues
• Jannes Wolters (* 1973 in Emmen) is a Dutch singer and entertainer known in regional European music scenes
• Jannes van Leiden (* ca. 1509 in Leiden – † 1536 in Münster) was a radical Anabaptist leader during the Münster Rebellion

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Last updated: 6/15/2026