What is the origin of the name Jeanine?

Jeanine is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Jeanine?

Jeanine is currently ranked #7367 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Jeanine?

Jeanine is pronounced juh-NEEN.

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Jeanine

juh-NEEN

Jeanine is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A feminine form of Jean, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.”. It currently ranks #7367 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1960.

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What Jeanine Means

“A feminine form of Jean, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.”

The Story of Jeanine

This name, whispered for generations by those who understood true grace, has waited patiently for your daughter.

Jeanine is a feminine variation of Jean, itself a form of the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. This name traveled from ancient Israel through European cultures, where it evolved into many forms. By the early 20th century, Jeanine emerged as a distinct, elegant iteration, particularly in French and American naming traditions.

When you speak 'Jeanine' aloud, it feels like a gentle breath, a soft promise. You imagine whispering it to your daughter as she sleeps, the sound carrying a quiet strength, a reminder that she is loved and that grace will be hers. This name settles into your heart, already knowing her capacity for kindness.