Jani Minga (1 August 1872 – 7 May 1947) was a patriot Albanian teacher and a notable follower of the National Renaissance of Albania.

His father Konstandin was an activist for education in Albanian, while his mother Ana was a descendant of Topia family of Berat.

His patriotic activity would culminate with the participation and signature on the Albanian Declaration of Independence on 28 November 1912 as delegate of Vlora region,[3] and participation in the Vlora War as member of a voluntary unit from the villages of Seman area near Fier.

The first one refused to join the Albanian Fascist Party though serving as an interpreter for the Germans during World War II, being arrested and sent to a concentration camp, never returning.

[2] Minga is awarded "Mësues i Popullit" (English: People's Teacher), and Honorary Citizen of Vlora.