Janine Name Meaning & Origin
Janine
Pronunciation: jə-NEEN (key)
Origin of the name Janine:
English variant of the French Jeannine, a feminine form of Jean (God is gracious).
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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- Nicknames for Janine
Jan, Nina, Nini, J9, Nineke (Dutch, pronounced NEE-neh-keh), Janey
- Meanings and history of the name Janine
English form of the French names Jeanne and Jeannine, meaning "God's gracious gift".
- Famous real-life people named Janine
Janine Turner, American actress and author best known for her role in the TV series "Northern Exposure"
- Janine in song, story & screen
Janine Kishi, character in The Baby-Sitters Club books
"Janine", song by Trooper, popular in 1979-1980,
Janine Butcher, character on BBC British show Eastenders
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