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    Jane
    /dʒeɪn/

    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.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.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jane_(given_name)Jane (given name) - Wikipedia

    Jane is a feminine given name. It is the English form of Jehanne, the Old French feminine form of Iohannes, a Latin form of the Greek name Ἰωάννης (Iōannēs), which is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan), a short form of the name יְהוֹחָנָן (Yehochanan), meaning " Yahweh is merciful". [1]

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

    Jan 21, 2022 · Meaning & History. Expand Links. Medieval English form of Jehanne, an Old French feminine form of Iohannes (see John). This became the most common feminine form of John in the 17th century, surpassing Joan.

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

    noun. a female given name: derived from John. jane. / dʒeɪn / noun. slang. a girl or woman. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of jane 1.

  6. wtname.com › janeJane: meaning, origin, and significance explained

    Jane is a timeless and elegant name with English origins that have stood the test of time. Its meaning, “God Is Gracious,” reflects a sense of divine benevolence and mercy, making it a name imbued with significance and symbolism.

  7. www.nameoftheyear.com › jane-name-meaningJane Name Meaning: Origin, History, and Significance

    Sep 4, 2023 · Jane Name Meaning: Origin, History, and Significance. Table of Contents. Origins of the Name Jane. If you’re looking for a classic name with a rich history, Jane might be just what you’re looking for. This popular name has origins in both Old French and Hebrew, and has been used for centuries.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishJane | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

    Jane definition: a female name. Learn more.

  9. 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.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishJANE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Slang, mainly US a girl or woman.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

  11. www.babynamespedia.com › meaning › JaneJane - Meaning of Jane, What does Jane mean? - BabyNamesPedia

    The meaning of Jane is 'Yahweh is gracious, Yahweh is merciful'. It is a biblical name derived from yahweh 'name of God' ; chanan which means 'to be gracious'. The name Johanna was borne by a follower of Jesus in the Bible, who was also the wife of King Herod Antipas' steward.