Jane
/dzhayn/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Jane is a English name meaning "God is gracious". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Jane is of Hebrew origin. It is the medieval English feminine form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic dzhayn
IPA d͡ʒeɪn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dzhayn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Jane
- · Jane Austen - Author
- · Jane Goodall - Primatologist
- · Jane Fonda - Actress and Activist
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