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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.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.

  3. en.m.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.dictionary.com › browse › janeJANE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    1. [ jeyn ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. noun. , Slang. a girl or woman. Jane. 2. [ jeyn ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. noun. a female given name: derived from John. jane. / dʒeɪn / noun. slang. a girl or woman. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of jane 1. An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; generic use of the proper name. Discover More.

  5. www.parents.com › jane-name-meaning-origin-popularity-8630987Jane: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity - Parents

    Jun 24, 2024 · The name Jane is of English origin and means “God is gracious.” Jane has roots in the Old French name Jehanne, which is thought to be derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan which means “Yahweh...

  6. www.sheknows.com › baby-names › nameJane: Name Meaning and Origin - SheKnows

    Jane is a classic, traditionally feminine name with roots in Hebrew, English and Old French (the latter originated the name Jehane). Jane is the feminine version of John, and thus is said...

  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. nameberry.com › b › girl-baby-name-janeJane - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity - Nameberry

    Jun 13, 2024 · The name Jane is a girl's name of English origin meaning "God is gracious". No, we don't consider Jane too plain. In fact, for a venerable and short one-syllable name, we think it packs a surprising amount of punch, as compared to the related Jean and Joan.

  9. www.yourdictionary.com › janeJane Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Noun. Singular: Jane. Plural: janes. Origin of Jane. From Old French Jannes (“Genoway”). From Wiktionary. Alternative forms. From Wiktionary. Jane Sentence Examples. When they arrived at Jane 's unit, Dean noticed the trailer was dark. A Life by her sister, Jane Margaret Strickland, appeared in 1887.

  10. 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.

  11. www.familyeducation.com › baby-names › name-meaningJane: Name Meaning, Origin, & Popularity - FamilyEducation

    Jun 12, 2024 · What does Jane mean and stand for? Meaning: English: God is gracious. Hebrew: Gift from God. Gender: Female. Syllables: 1. Pronunciation: The name Jane is pronounced jayn. The name Jane is derived from the Old French name Jehanne, which itself traces back to the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious" or "gift from God."