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

    Jan 21, 2022 · Jane is a feminine form of John, derived from Old French Jehanne. It is a classic, mature and formal name with many famous bearers and associations in literature, history and culture.

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  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › janeJane Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jane is a slang term for girl or woman, or a small coin from Genoa. Learn more about its etymology, usage, and examples from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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

    Jane is a slang term for a girl or woman, or a female given name derived from John. Learn about its history, usage, and related words with Dictionary.com.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishJane - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

    Definition of Jane in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionJane - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

    Definition of Jane in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

    5 days ago · Jane is a girl's name of English origin meaning "God is gracious". Jane is the 281 ranked female name by popularity.

  8. namesheaven.com › meaning › what-does-the-name-jane-meanJane: Baby Name Meaning, Popularity, Origin, and History - Names...

    Jan 22, 2024 · The name Jane means “God is gracious.” Some believe it was derived from the old French name Jehanne, which is thought to have come from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning “Yahweh is merciful.” The name Jane first became popular in the mid-16th century as an alternative to the name Joan.