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Janelle

juh-NEL

Popularity

#776

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

56,623

Peak Year

#1,421 in 1979

First Recorded

1912

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern invented name, possibly a combination of Jane and Elle, meaning "God is gracious" and "light."

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JanElleNell

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Janelle Monáe

    American singer, songwriter, and actress

  • Janelle Brady

    Australian field hockey player

Nicknames

JanElleNell

Spelling Variations

JanelJanell

Similar Names

MichelleDanielleNicoleGabrielle

Personality Traits

CreativeIndependentFriendlyOptimistic

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