Janet
Janet is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via English origin, meaning “God is gracious”.
| Meaning | God is gracious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via English |
| Pronunciation | JAN-it |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United Kingdom, Scotland, United States |
Meaning and origin of Janet
Janet is a medieval diminutive of Jane, from the French Jeanne, the feminine of John. John goes back to the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Janet was a particular favourite in Scotland for centuries and became popular throughout the English-speaking world in the mid-twentieth century. The singer Janet Jackson is a well-known bearer.
Is Janet a Christian name?
Through John, Janet links to John the Baptist and John the Apostle, giving it Christian roots in a Hebrew name.
How popular is Janet?
Common among women born from the 1930s to the 1960s; less used now.
Gifts with the name Janet
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Janet mean?
Janet means 'God is gracious'. It is of Hebrew, via English origin.
Is Janet a Christian name?
Through John, Janet links to John the Baptist and John the Apostle, giving it Christian roots in a Hebrew name.
How do you pronounce Janet?
Janet is pronounced JAN-it.
Is Janet a boy or girl name?
Janet is usually a girl name.