feminine Janet

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Origin:
hebrew
Name Root:
yôchânân > Yehochanan > Iōánnēs
Meaning:*
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Iōánnēs (Ἰωάννης),” which in turn, is a form of the Hebrew name “Yôchânân / Yehochanan” meaning “graced by Yahweh, God is gracious.” There are numerous forms of the name in different languages. This name is part of the most massive etymological root of names made up of more than five hundred variations among male and female in different languages. The name “John” had gained popularity among Jews in Judea and Galilee by the time the area became a province of the Roman Empire in 6 A.D. John Hyrcanus was the first king of the Hasmonean Dynasty and was the nephew of Judas Maccabeus. It was the given name of Yochanan ben Zechariah, a Jewish prophet known in English as John the Baptist.

Usage

danish
danish
dutch
dutch
english
english
finnish
finnish
german
german
norwegian
norwegian
swedish
swedish

Use in other languages

english
irish
scottish
danish
finnish
norwegian
polish
swedish
greenlandic
middle english
italian
bulgarian
dutch
german
hungarian (magyar)
old danish
old norse
old swedish
russian
ukrainian
lithuanian
french
spanish
romanian
welsh
english (african american)
old french
belarusian
georgian
greek
faroese
catalan
portuguese
arabic
macedonian
serbian
latin
icelandic
african (eastern)
albanian
slovene
esperanto
latvian
galician
sami (lapps)
ancient greek
middle french
Italian (Medieval)
cornish

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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #951


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #1076

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New Age Curiosities

Numerological Values: #5

If the chosen name for your baby has a number value of 5, it suggests brilliance, enthusiasm, energy and versatility. These individuals are believed to be adventurous and love their freedom. They like challenges and get bored with routine. They often need several activities to keep their active mind occupied.

Chakra Number: #5
Throat Chakra "Vishuddha"

The throat chakra is the fifth chakra and its color is blue. It is one the three primary colors. The main energy of blue is communication and it is the color used to soothe the soul. Explore this Divine color in depth, learn what it means and what it represents.

Color meaning: Blue

The color blue is one of trust, honesty and loyalty. It is sincere, reserved and quiet, and doesn't like to make a fuss or draw attention. Blue hates confrontation, and likes to do things in its own way. From a color psychology perspective, blue is reliable and responsible. This color exhibits an inner security and confidence. You can rely on it to take control and do the right thing in difficult times. It has a need for order and direction in its life, including its living and work spaces.

Name Songs

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Song
Artist
janet
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Notable People and Personalities

Janet C. Wolfenbarger, Lieutenant General United States Air Force
Janet Carr, Australian Television Producer
Janet Carroll (1940–2012) American Film, Stage And Television Character Actress
Janet Ellis (born 1955), British Television Presenter
Janet Evans, American Olympic Champion Swimmer
Janet Gaynor (1906–1984) American Actress And Painter
Janet Gretzky (born 1961) American Actress
Janet Hubert (born 1956), American Film And Television Actress
Janet Jackson (born 1966) American Recording Artist, Songwriter
Janet Jagan, Prime Minister Of Guyana 1997
Janet Keijser, Canadia Ncomedy And Horror Actress
Janet Lee Bouvier, Mother Of The First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy
Janet Lennon, American Singer
Janet Lynn, American Figure Skater
Janet Maslin, American Journalist
Janet Mcteer (born 1961) English Actress
Janet Meakin Poor, American Landscape Designer
Janet Montgomery (born 1985) English Film And Tv Actress
Janet Morrison (1927–2004), American Actress And Author
Janet Munro (1934–1972) English Actress
Janet Napolitano, American Politician
Janet Reno, Former Attorney General Of The United States
Janet Street-porter, British Media Personality
Janet Suzman (born 1939) South African-british Actress And Director
Janet Varney (born 1976) American Comedic Actress
Janet Waldo, American Actress And Voice-over Artist
Janet Wright, Canadian Actress And Theater Director