Janette

The first name Janette is a feminine name that either originates from English and can be seen as a development of the name Janet, or it is regarded as a simplified form of the old French name Jeannette.

What does the name Janette mean?

Janette has its roots in the name Johanna as well as in the male counterpart Johannes. The meaning of the name can be translated as 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'Yahweh is merciful.' Furthermore, it can also be interpreted as 'the God-given' or 'the gift of God.' Its origin lies in the ancient Hebrew Yôchânân or Yehochanan, derived from the elements yo (יֹו) or yeho (יְהוֹ), which stand for 'the name of God,' and ḥanán (חָנַן), meaning 'to be gracious,' 'to be merciful,' 'to grant mercy,' or 'to show compassion.' Janette appears in numerous variants in different languages, making it part of a comprehensive etymological family of over five hundred variations. Alternative spellings include Janetta, Janett, Janeta, Janete, and Jannetje. The name gained particular fame through John the Baptist and was among the most popular names in the German-speaking world during the Middle Ages. Another well-known figure is Johanna of Arc, also known as Jeanne d'Arc.

Where does the name Janette come from?

Janette is a feminine first name of ancient Hebrew origin, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.'

How do you pronounce Janette?

The pronunciation of the name Janette is two syllables and features a fine internal structure. It is pronounced as 'Ja-net-te' [jaˈnɛtə], with the middle syllable stressed and surrounded by soft vowels. The double consonant '-tt-' gives the name a slight rhythmic accent. Janette thus has an elegant yet down-to-earth sound – friendly, structured, and with a subtle, stylish presence.

When is the name day of Janette?

The name day of Janette is celebrated on several days, including February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 12, August 24, August 26, and December 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Janette is a rather rare first name. In 2017, it ranked 3,952nd in the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2005 at 882nd. Over the last ten years, Janette has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,818th.

Nicknames & pet names

Jane / Janetti / Janettl / Jani / Janni / Jarni / Jette / Jetti / Nette / Netti / Nettl / Netty / Schanett / Schani / Schannettl / Schnette / Tschanette

Similar first names

Famous people

• Janette Barber (film producer from America)
• Janette Beckman (American photographer)
• Janette Ewen (Canadian designer)
• Janette Geri (Australian singer)
• Janette Hargin (Swedish skier)
• Janette Husarova (tennis player from Slovakia)
• Janette Kliewe (German handball player)
• Janette Kössler (Austrian actress)
• Janette McBride (Filipino actress)
• Janette Mccurdy (actress)
• Janette Oke (Canadian author)
• Janette Parris (English artist)
• Janette Rallison (American author)
• Janette Rauch (actress from Germany)
• Janette Scott (English actress)
• Janette Sebring Lowry (American author)
• Janette Tredrea (cricketer from Australia)
• Jeanette Biedermann (German singer)
• Kiri Janette Tekanawa (musician from New Zealand)