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    Jane | Name Meaning & Origin

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    Origin and Meaning of the Name Jane

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    Gender:

    Girl

    Origin:

    Hebrew

    Meaning:

    God is gracious

    Pronunciation:

    (jayn)   [Guide]

    Form of:

    John

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    Literary Characters Names, Canadian Names, British Names, American Names, English Names, Middle Names, Popular Names, Twilight Names

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    English speaking countries

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    Jane has been the most popular feminine form of John in the English-speaking world since the seventeenth century, beating out both Jean and Joan. In the U.S., Jane has been a common middle name for decades, though it is again gaining popularity as a first name. Jane is one of the most common first names in British usage.

    Famous literary bearers include Jane Eyre, Jane Marple, and Jane Bennett.

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    Popularity Rank of Jane

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