Quick answer
Janus is a boy name meaning "archway".
Pronunciation: Latin /ˈjaː.nus/; English /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.nəs/.
Meaning and history
The name means "archway" in Latin. Janus was the Roman god of gateways and beginnings, often depicted as having two faces looking in opposite directions. The month of January is named for him.
Notes and context
Usage: roman mythology