Jeannine

Jeannine is a derived form of Jeanne, which represents the French variant of Johanna. The name has its roots in Hebrew and carries the meaning "God is gracious."

What does the name Jeannine mean?

Jeannine, as a diminutive of Jeanne, is mainly common in French and English-speaking areas, but it is also used in German-speaking regions. A common variant is Jeanine, while in the German context, the spelling Janine is frequently encountered. The Germanized short form Janin is used less often. Other variants of Jeannine include Gianin, Gianina, Giannina, Janina, Jannine, and Jeanina. Notable bearers of the name include American opera singer Jeannine Altmeyer and German presenter Jeannine Michaelsen.

Where does the name Jeannine come from?

The origin of the name Jeannine is closely linked to the biblical name Johannes, as it is considered the feminine variant. It derives from the Hebrew name Jochanan, which consists of the elements "jô" for "God" and "ḥnn" for "to be gracious to someone." In ancient Hebrew, the word is composed of jô = God and ḥnn = to be gracious to someone. The languages in which the name appears are English and French.

How do you pronounce Jeannine?

The sound structure of Jeannine is melodic and consists of two to three syllables. In German pronunciation, the name is usually rendered as "Jean-ni-ne" [ʒaˈniːnə], where a gentle onset structure meets a bright middle position. The elegant fading of the name gives it a certain sophistication. Jeannine conveys an international and stylish impression - harmonious, modern, and present.

When is the name day of Jeannine?

The name day of Jeannine is celebrated on several dates: February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 12, August 24, August 26, and December 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Jeannine is a common first name. In 2015, it ranked 2,766th on the list of the most common female first names. The highest ranking was achieved in 1989, reaching 98th place. In the last ten years, Jeannine has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,110th.

Nicknames & pet names

Jani / Jay / Jea / Jean / Jeana / Jeango / Jeani / Jeanne / Jeanni / Jeannie / Jeanny / Jeany / Ninchen / Nine / Nini / Schnien

Similar first names

Famous people

• Jeannine Altmeyer (American singer)
• Jeannine Beeken (Belgian linguist)
• Jeannine Burch (Swiss actress)
• Jeannine Davis-Kimball (American archaeologist)
• Jeannine Garside (Canadian boxer)
• Jeannine Haffner (American musician)
• Jeannine Hall Gailey (American writer)
• Jeannine Le Brun (Photographer from the USA)
• Jeannine Lemaire (French cyclist)
• Jeannine Michaelsen (Actress from Germany)
• Jeannine Phillips (American model)
• Jeannine Riley (American actress)
• Jeannine Rossi (Austrian singer)
• Jeannine Savard (American poet)
• Jeannine Schiller (High-society lady)