Jane
|Jane|
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/dʒeɪn/
female name
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Jane' originates from the Hebrew name 'Yochanan', meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'.
Historical Evolution
'Yochanan' transformed into the Old French name 'Jehanne', and eventually became the modern English name 'Jane'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'Yahweh is gracious', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a female given name, a variant of 'Joan'.
Jane is a common name in English-speaking countries.
Last updated: 2025/02/09 16:40