Jane

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Jane is a variation of the name John, which means "God is gracious" or "gift from God".
Pronunciation
JAYN
The name Jane is pronounced as 'jayn'.
Popularity
Jane is a popular name globally. It has consistently been in the top 200 names for girls in the United States and is also a popular choice in England, Canada, and Australia.

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Jane Name meanings & History

Jane is a variation of the name John, which means "God is gracious" or "gift from God". Jane is mainly used as a first name for baby girls. It can be combined with other names to create double-barrelled names, such as Jane-Marie or Jane-Elizabeth.

Zodiac Sign of Jane: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jane:

J: Journal,Joy,Journey,Judicial,Jester,Justice

A: Argumentative,Ambitious,Assertive,Angry,Aggressive,Action

N: Nagging,Nice,Nutrition,Neurosis,Nervous,Nitpicking,Neat

E: Exaggerate,Environment,Enlighten,Entertain,Expressive,Enliven

Jane is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people named Jane include Jane Austen, an English novelist; Jane Fonda, an American actress; and Jane Goodall, a British primatologist.

2.) Jane (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: God is gracious

Other Forms: Jaine, Jayne


3.) JANE (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Jane is a cognate of the French Jehanne and Jeanne, feminine forms of Jean, which is a cognate of John (God is gracious). See JOHN (Male Names). Sinead is the popular Gaelic form of Jane. (JANE)


4.) Jane (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) God is gracious. See also Chavon,Jean,Joan,Juanita,Seana,Shana,Shawna,Sheena,Shona,Shunta,Sinead,Zaneta,Zanna,Zhana.

Other Forms: Jaane, Jaeen, Jaeene, Jaen, Jaene, Jahne, Jain, Jaine, Janka, Jasia


5.) Jane (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) believer in a gracious God

Other Forms: Jannie, Jayne, Jaynie


6.) Jane (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: God is gracious


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Description: God is gracious. Feminine form of Janez. Jane is a versatile name and can be used for a first or middle name. It is used for both formal and informal settings, and it works well with many surnames.

Famous People

Famous women named Jane include novelist Jane Austen, actress Jane Fonda, and singer Jane Birkin.

7.) Jane (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Jane is a name of English origin and has multiple meanings. It can refer to God is gracious or gracious gift, and it is also considered to be a diminutive form of Johanna or Joanna.


cartoon of the name Jane
Cartoon of Jane

Description: Jane is a name of English origin and has multiple meanings. It can refer to God is gracious or gracious gift, and it is also considered to be a diminutive form of Johanna or Joanna. Feminine form of Janez. Jane is a popular name for baby girls, and it is often chosen by parents who prefer classic, elegant names that are not too trendy or unusual. It is a versatile name that can suit both traditional and modern naming styles.

Famous People

There are many notable people with the name Jane, including actress Jane Fonda, author Jane Austen, and singer Jane Birkin. Other famous people named Jane include actress Jane Seymour and British Prime Minister Jane Campbell.

8.) JANE (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: English cognate of the French Jehanne and Jeanne, which are feminine forms of Jean, a cognate of John (God is gracious). See JOHN (Male Names). The name was popularized by movies based on E. R. Burroughs’ Tarzan of the Apes . Jane is the name of the woman who is captured by Tarzan. Var: Jayne. Pet: Janee, Janey, Janie, Jaynie. (JANE)


9.) JANE (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Jane is a cognate of the French Jeanne and Jehanne, which are feminine forms of Jean (God is gracious). See JEANNE. (ZHAYN)


10.) JANE (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: English cognate of the French Jehanne and Jeanne, which are feminine forms of Jean, a cognate of John (God is gracious). See JOHN (Male Names). Jane, a perennially popular name, was the name of the central character in Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre (1847). Var: Jayne. Pet: Janey, Janie, Jayney, Jaynie. (JANE)


11.) JANE (Female)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Jane is a cognate of the French Jehanne and Jeanne, which are feminine forms of Jean, a cognate of John (God is gracious). See JOHN (Male Names). Sine and Siubhan are the Gaelic cognates of Jane. (JANE)


12.) JANE (Female)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Jane is a cognate of the French Jehanne and Jeanne, feminine forms of Jean, which is the French cognate of John (God is gracious). See JOHN (Male Names). Sian is the Welsh form of the name. See SIÄN. (JANE)


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