US Popularity Rank: 11843

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: God is gracious

Janene is a variant form of the girl’s name Jane, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan or John, meaning “God is gracious.” One of the largest name roots in existence, John has over 500 variants, including Johannes, Johanna, Joan, Jean, Jeanne, Seán, Giovanni, and more. Janene, also spelled Janine, adds some extra flair to the classic Jane.