Januarius

Meaning & origin

The male first name Januarius has its origin in Latin and means "dedicated to Janus". Janus was the god of beginnings and endings, doors and gates, and transitions in Roman mythology. The name Januarius is closely associated with new beginnings and changes. In the Catholic Church, the name is also used in connection with Saint Januarius, a martyr and patron saint of Naples.

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