Jane

English

/d͡ʒeɪn/

proper noun
Definitions
  • the standard feminine form of John since the 17th century.
  • derived from a variant of John.

Etymology

Derived from French Jeanne derived from Old French Jehane derived from Latin Johanna, Iōhannēs derived from Ancient Greek Ἰωάννης derived from יוֹחָנָן (God is gracious).

Origin

יוֹחָנָן

Gloss

God is gracious

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