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Zaneta
How to Pronounce Zaneta
Pronounced zah-NEH-tuh /zɑˈnɛ.tə/Medium
Meaning: Zaneta (Žaneta) is a Czech and Polish form of Jeanette, a French diminutive of Jeanne (Jane); all descend through John from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'.Medium
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
Zaneta is the Czech and Polish form of Jeanette, a French pet form of Jeanne. Like all the Jane and Joan names it goes back through John to the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious', so this Central-European spelling carries the same age-old meaning in a fresh guise.
In America it stayed a heritage name, peaking around 1987 at a few dozen girls a year among Czech- and Polish-descended families. It reads as an old-country form of Jeanette rather than a mainstream American choice.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Zaneta mean?
Zaneta is a Czech and Polish form of Jeanette, ultimately meaning 'God is gracious'.
How do you pronounce Zaneta?
It's said zah-NEH-tuh /zɑˈnɛ.tə/ — three syllables.
Is Zaneta a boy or girl name?
Zaneta is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Zaneta?
Zaneta has always been uncommon in the U.S., borne mainly by Czech- and Polish-heritage families.