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Janine

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Pronounced jə-NEEN /dʒəˈnin/High

Meaning: A French feminine of John (via Jeanne) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Medium

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Janine is a French feminine of John — 'God is gracious'. Soft, classic, and warm (said 'jə-NEEN').

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Origin MediumHebrew, French

MeaningA French feminine of John (via Jeanne) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'

U.S. rank (2025)#5805 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1960

Total births (all-time)≈ 33,509

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Janine is a French feminine of John — via Jeanne, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. A soft, classic mid-century name (said 'jə-NEEN'; nickname Jan).

It registers thinly today. Rare now, God-is-gracious at the root, and classic.

Did you know? John means 'God is gracious' (Hebrew Yochanan) — Janine is a soft French feminine form (via Jeanne), classic and warm (said 'jə-NEEN').

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Janine — root etymology

Variations

JaneneJeannineJanin

Nicknames

Jan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Janine mean?

Janine is a French feminine of John — Hebrew 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Janine?

It's said jə-NEEN /dʒəˈnin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Janine a boy or girl name?

Janine is a girl's name.

How popular is Janine?

Janine is a rare name in the U.S. today.