January was named after Janus, the god of doors and choices.
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Janus is named after the first month, January.
January is named after the Latin name for a door 'ianua' since January is the 'door to the year'. The month is often thought of as being named after Janus, who is the God of Beginnings and Transitions. According to ancient Roman farmers, Juno was the deity of the month
January.
Janus. The month of January is named for this god.
Janus, after whom January is named.