Janine
4 synonyms for Janine, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A female given name of French origin, related to Jeanne and Jane.
Synonyms
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Rare, literary or technical
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Janina
Jeanine
Etymology
Came from French Janine and Jeannine, shaped by the influence of Jane, and ultimately from Jeanne + -ine, q.v. A doublet of Ivanka, Jan, Janelle, Janet, Janey, Jeanette, Jeanie, Jeannette, Jeannine, Jen, Jenna, Jenny, Jessie, Jo, Jody, Juanita, Shanae, Sinead, and Vanna.
Full origin of Janine →Frequently asked questions
What does “Janine” mean?
The word “Janine” means a female given name of French origin, related to Jeanne and Jane.
How do you pronounce “Janine”?
“Janine” is pronounced juh-NEEN (/d͡ʒəˈniːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Janine” in a sentence?
Here is “Janine” used in a sentence: “Janine studied art in Paris.”
What part of speech is “Janine”?
“Janine” is a name.
