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Janet
GirlEnglish origin · /JAN-it/ · classic
Meaning: God is gracious.
Popularity 32/1002 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Janet is a rare name (popularity 32/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
Janet is an English name that originated as a medieval diminutive of Jane, which itself is derived from the Old French Jehanne, the feminine form of John. The name John comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' Janet became popular in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages and has remained a timeless classic.
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