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    Jane
    /jān/

    noun

    • 1. a woman: informal North American "I'm just an average Jane trying to get some return on her retirement savings"

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  2. www.babynamespedia.com › meaning › JaneJane - Meaning of Jane, What does Jane mean? - BabyNamesPedia

    Pronounce. Jane. [ 1 syll. ja - ne, jan -e ] The baby girl name Jane is pronounced JHey-N †. Jane has its origins in the Hebrew language and it is used largely in English. The meaning of Jane is 'Yahweh is gracious, Yahweh is merciful'. It is a biblical name derived from yahweh 'name of God' ; chanan which means 'to be gracious'.

  3. nameberry.com › b › girl-baby-name-janeJane - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

    Jun 13, 2024 · The name Jane is a girl's name of English origin meaning "God is gracious". No, we don't consider Jane too plain. In fact, for a venerable and short one-syllable name, we think it packs a surprising amount of punch, as compared to the related Jean and Joan.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › janeJANE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. slang. a girl or woman. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of jane 1. An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; generic use of the proper name. Discover More. Example Sentences. Jane charms locals all over the island of Providenciales to foster puppies until she can find visitors to take them home. From Washington Post.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jane_(given_name)Jane (given name) - Wikipedia

    Jane is a feminine given name. It is the English form of Jehanne, the Old French feminine form of Iohannes, a Latin form of the Greek name Ἰωάννης (Iōannēs), which is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan), a short form of the name יְהוֹחָנָן (Yehochanan), meaning " Yahweh is merciful ...

  6. www.behindthename.com › name › janeMeaning, origin and history of the name Jane - Behind the Name

    Jan 21, 2022 · Meaning & History. Expand Links. Medieval English form of Jehanne, an Old French feminine form of Iohannes (see John ). This became the most common feminine form of John in the 17th century, surpassing Joan.

  7. www.parents.com › jane-name-meaning-origin-popularity-8630987Jane: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity - Parents

    Jun 24, 2024 · The name Jane is of English origin and means “God is gracious.” Jane has roots in the Old French name Jehanne, which is thought to be derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan which means “Yahweh...

  8. www.sheknows.com › baby-names › nameJane: Name Meaning and Origin - SheKnows

    Jane is a classic, traditionally feminine name with roots in Hebrew, English and Old French (the latter originated the name Jehane). Jane is the feminine version of John, and thus is said to...