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Janice

JAN-iss

Popularity

#2250

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

407,532

Peak Year

#15,982 in 1951

First Recorded

1894

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A modern variant of Jane, which is the feminine form of John, derived from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious'.

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JanJaney

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Janice Dickinson

    American model, actress, and author

  • Janice Joplin

    American singer and songwriter

Nicknames

JanJaney

Spelling Variations

Janis

Similar Names

JenniferJanetJudy

Personality Traits

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