Janet
JAN-it
What it means
God is gracious — diminutive of Jane
Language
Hebrew
Culture
Christian
Religion
Christian
Style era
vintage
Themes
biblical · virtue
Popularity over time
Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.
Nicknames & variants
Common nicknames
JanJenny
Alternate spellings
JanettJanette
In other languages
Juanita (Spanish)Giovanna (Italian)
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