Female Name
Jannine
d͡ʒə.ˈnin
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
ends in -ine
rare English
variants
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
51/100
formal65%
wholesome80%
strange65%
Meaning & Etymology
Jannine is a variant of the name Janine, which itself is a diminutive form of Jane. Jane originates from the Old French name Jehanne, which is derived from the Latin name Iohanna, a feminine form of Iohannes. Iohannes comes from the Greek name Ioannes, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. The name Jannine carries the same connotations of grace and favor, embodying a sense of divine benevolence and kindness.
Etymology
Original Form:
Yochanan
Evolution:
Yochanan → Ioannes → Iohanna → Jehanne → Jane → Janine → Jannine
Source:
Etymological roots trace back to Hebrew, Greek, Latin, and Old French.