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How to pronounce Jane (JAYN)

Jane

JAYN

Jayn

Classic English name. Very common in middle-aged Australians.

Notes

Classic English name. Very common in middle-aged Australians.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Hebrew via French
Meaning
God is gracious (feminine of John)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Janey
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Famously borne by author Jane Austen.

Notable people

  • Jane Austen (English novelist)
  • Jane Goodall (British primatologist)

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