Janene is a variant of the name Janine, which itself is derived from the name Jane. Jane originates from the Old French name Jehanne, which is a feminine form of John. The name John has Hebrew origins, coming from the name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. Janene, therefore, carries the same underlying meaning of grace and favor from God, but with a unique spelling that distinguishes it from its more common variants.