♀ Name Janet

Q: What does the name Janet mean?

The girl's name Janet means 'Yahweh is gracious' and 'Yahweh is merciful' (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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Janet is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Janet come from?

Janet is a medieval diminutive of the names Jane or Jeanette, which derived from the name Johanna. Johanna is of Hebrew origin.

What does the name Janet mean?

The girl’s name Janet means “Yahweh is gracious” and “Yahweh is merciful” (from Hebrew “yo/יֹו”, abbreviation of “yeho/יְהוֹ” = referring to the Hebrew God + “ḥanán/חָנַן” = to show favor/to be gracious).

Pronunciation of Janet

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Popularity of the name Janet

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