Janet
JAN-ət
Popularity
#2441
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
558,224
Peak Year
#18,507 in 1954
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Janet is a diminutive of Jane, which is the feminine form of John, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is gracious'.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Janet Jackson
American singer, songwriter, and actress.
Janet Reno
First female Attorney General of the United States.
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