Meaning
God is gracious
Origin
Jane is a name of Hebrew origin, rooted in biblical tradition.
It appears in our records across 13 countries (BR, CA, CZ, GB, IE, LT, MT, MY, NG, SA, SG, US, ZA).
Style
- classic
- traditional
- elegant
- international
- feminine
- timeless
Famous people named Jane
- Jane Seymour (wife of Henry VIII)
- Jane Austen (author)
- Jáně of Bohemia
- Saint John the Baptist
Variations
Jana, Janete, Janet, Jeanne, Janina, Jone
Nicknames
Jany, Janka
Popularity
Jane appears in 13 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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