Name Jane Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Jane

Jane is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Jane?

Jane is an English variant of the Old French name Jehanne, which derived from the male name Johannes, which is of Hebrew origin.

What does the name Jane mean?

Jane means “Yahweh is gracious” (from Hebrew “yo/יֹו”, abbreviation of “yeho/יְהוֹ” = referring to the Hebrew God + “ḥanán/חָנַן” = to show favor/to be gracious).

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