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Janneth
How to Pronounce Janneth
Pronounced hah-NETH /hɑˈnɛθ/Low
Meaning: Janneth is a Latin American spelling of Janeth/Janet, a diminutive of Jane. Jane descends through Latin Iohanna from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. In Spanish it is often said hah-NETH; the inherited meaning is 'God is gracious'.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Janneth is a Spanish-speaking spelling of Janeth, itself a form of Janet, the medieval pet form of Jane. Jane comes through Old French and Latin from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Among Latina families in the U.S. it is often pronounced hah-NETH; the meaning is inherited from Jane.
It was never common, given to only a couple dozen girls a year from the mid-1980s onward. A girl named Janneth then is in her thirties now, frequently from a Spanish-speaking household.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Janneth mean?
It is a Latin American form of Janet, from Jane, meaning 'God is gracious' (Hebrew).
How do you pronounce Janneth?
It's said hah-NETH /hɑˈnɛθ/ - two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Janneth a boy or girl name?
Janneth is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Janneth?
Janneth is a rare name in the U.S., most familiar among Spanish-speaking families.