What does the name Janet mean?

The first name Janet means “god is gracious”.

Is Janet a girls' or boys' name?

Janet is a feminine first name (a girls' name).

Janet is a fairly common first name.

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“god is gracious”

Origin: Hebrew
Syllables: 2
Popularity: 56 of 100Popular
Famous bearers: Janet Jackson Janet Yellen Janet Gaynor Janet Leigh Janet McTeer Janet Napolitano Janet Reno Janet Jagan Janet Suzman Janet Frame

Janet is a feminine first name meaning “god is gracious”, with roots in Hebrew. The name has 2 syllables. It is fairly common.

What does the name Janet mean?: The first name Janet means “god is gracious”.
Where does the name Janet come from?: Janet has its roots in Hebrew.
Is Janet a girls' or boys' name?: Janet is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
How popular is Janet?: Janet is a fairly common first name.

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