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Jeannine

zhah-NEEN

Popularity

#11520

falling

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

French

Total Births

24,063

Peak Year

#1,189 in 1929

First Recorded

1914

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Jeannine is a French name, a diminutive of Jeanne, which is the French form of Joan. Joan is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Jeannine Riley

    American actress

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

GraciousKindGentleCharming

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