Finnish · Unisex name
Janne
“God is gracious”
About the name Janne
Janne comes ultimately from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning God is gracious, through Latin Iohannes. In Finland and Sweden it is a masculine name, a pet form of Johannes or Jan, while in Norway and Denmark it is a feminine name, a form of Johanna. Notable Finnish bearers include the ski jumper Janne Ahonen and the ice hockey player Janne Niinimaa, while the Danish writer Janne Teller represents the feminine use.
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Origin
- Finnish
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- YAHN-neh(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Jan
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Middle names for Janne
- Janne Michael
- Janne Lee
- Janne Anne
- Janne Marie
- Janne James
Questions about Janne
- What does Janne mean?
- Janne is a Finnish name meaning "God is gracious".
- How do you pronounce Janne?
- Janne is pronounced YAHN-neh, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Janne?
- Variants of Janne include Jan.