Jeannette
/dzhuhneht/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Jeannette is a English name meaning "God is gracious". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, BE. French; derived from Jeanne, which is the feminine form of Jean (John). Ultimately from the Hebrew name Yochanan.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic dzhuhneht
IPA d͡ʒənɛt
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dzhuhneht. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Jeannette
- · Jeannette Rankin - First woman elected to the U.S. Congress
- · Jeannette Walls - American author
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