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Janette

juh-NET

Popularity

#4804

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

32,189

Peak Year

#699 in 1953

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A diminutive of Jane, which is derived from Hebrew Yohanna, meaning 'God is gracious'.

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JanNettyJaney

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Janette Scott

    British actress known for horror films

Nicknames

JanNettyJaney

Spelling Variations

JeanetteJanetJaneth

Similar Names

JohannaJulianneJeanneGenevieve

Personality Traits

KindGraciousOptimisticThoughtful

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