Jeanette
/juh-NEHT/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Jeanette is a English name meaning "God is gracious". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, BE. The name is derived from the French diminutive of Jeanne, which itself originates from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic juh-NEHT
IPA dʒəˈnɛt
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as juh-NEHT. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Jeanette
- · Jeanette MacDonald - Singer and Actress
- · Jeanette Winterson - Writer
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