Girl name
Jane name meaning
“God is gracious”
Jane is an English feminine name meaning “God is gracious”. It belongs to the same name family as John and ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, which expresses God’s graciousness. Its connection with John places both forms within the same family of names.
What does Jane mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Jane
An English feminine form in the same name family as John. It ultimately derives from Hebrew Yochanan, expressing God's graciousness.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Jane
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jane, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jane: God is gracious
- Imaculata: pure, without blemish
- Yustin: just, upholding what is right
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Meaning of each word
- Jane: God is gracious
- Katherine: pure, in traditional interpretation
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
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Jane Narek
Meaning of each word
- Jane: God is gracious
- Narek: from Narek
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Meaning of each word
- Ribka: bond, binding
- Jane: God is gracious
- Yustin: just, upholding what is right
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Jane Priskila
Meaning of each word
- Jane: God is gracious
- Priskila: ancient, from earlier times
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Jane Marita Florentina
Meaning of each word
- Jane: God is gracious
- Marita: beloved; bitter; rebellion
- Florentina: flowering, flourishing
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How to pronounce Jane
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦤꦺ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮔᮨ |
Is Jane a girl’s name?
Yes, Jane is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Jane ranks #627 among girl names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Jane
Names with related meanings
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Elly♀My God is my oath
- Indrawati♀Woman associated with Indra
- Lisa♀God is my oath
- Elisabeth♀God is my oath
- Yohana♀God has shown grace
- Elizabeth♀God is my oath
- Krisna♂♀Black, dark-colored
- Elisa♂♀God is salvation
- Yana♂♀God is gracious
- Eli♀My God is my oath
- Astri♀Divinely beautiful
Famous people named Jane
- Jane Shalimar · b. 1980
- Jane Natalia Suryanto · b. 1982
- Jane Sahilatua · b. 1956
- Jane Tahir · b. 1974
- Jane Chrisdianty · b. 1973
- Jane Laura Lewolaking · b. 1984
- Jane Maira Faiza
- Jane Marny A Boer - Hadju · b. 1952
FAQ about the name Jane
What is the meaning of Jane?
Jane means God is gracious. An English feminine form in the same name family as John. It ultimately derives from Hebrew Yochanan, expressing God's graciousness.
Is Jane a girl’s name?
Yes, Jane is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jane?
Jane is of Hebrew and European origin.
How many syllables does Jane have?
Jane has 2 syllables (Ja-ne) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Jane?
Jane ranks #627 among girl names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Jane?
Some ideas: Jane Imaculata Yustin; Jane Katherine Laura; Jane Narek.
Famous people named Jane?
Notable people named Jane include Jane Shalimar, Jane Natalia Suryanto, Jane Sahilatua.
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