Janovice

Janovice is a relatively common place name in the Czech Republic and Poland. It typically refers to a village or small town. The name is derived from the given name "Jan" (John), with the suffix "-ovice" indicating "belonging to Jan" or "settlement of Jan's people." Therefore, Janovice can be interpreted as "John's village" or "settlement founded by/belonging to John."

Several distinct settlements exist with the name Janovice, making it important to specify which particular Janovice is being referred to. These settlements are usually identified by adding a disambiguating suffix or specifying their administrative region. For example, Janovice nad Úhlavou is differentiated by its location on the Úhlava river.

Historically, these villages were often agricultural communities. The commonality of the name reflects the widespread use of the name Jan in the respective regions' history.