Janav is of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'knowledge' or 'wisdom'. It is a unisex name, popular among modern parents who seek to imbue their child with the qualities of wisdom and intelligence from birth. Janav is not a common name in English-speaking countries, making it distinctive yet accessible. Its pronunciation, /dʒəˈnɑːv/, follows the phonetic rules of many other English names, but its unique spelling gives it an exotic appeal.
In 2017 and 2020 combined, the name Janav was given to ten babies.