Jeanine

Jeanine, similar to Jeannine, is a diminutive of the girl's name Jeanne, which is a French variant of Johanna. The name has its roots in Hebrew and carries the meaning "God is gracious."

What does the name Jeanine mean?

The name Jeanine, which also appears in the spelling Jeannine, is a diminutive of Jeanne, a French variant of Johanna. Its Hebrew origin gives it the meaning "God is gracious." Jeanine is especially common in French- and English-speaking countries as well as in the Netherlands. In the German-speaking world, the spelling Janine is widespread, while the somewhat rarer form Janin also occurs. Other variants include Gianin, Gianina, Giannina, Janina, Jannine, and Jeanina. A well-known person with this name is the American actress Jeanine Mason.

Where does the name Jeanine come from?

The name Jeanine has its origins as the feminine form of the biblical name Johannes in the Hebrew name Jochanan. This is composed of the elements "jô" for "God" and "ḥnn" for "to be gracious to someone." Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Jeanine?

The sound and pronunciation of Jeanine are three syllables and are characterized by a flowing vocalization. It is pronounced as "Sha-ni-ne" [ʒaˈniːnə]. This pronunciation combines a gentle, gliding onset with a clear, elongated I-syllable in the center, while the soft ending on "-e" allows the name to resonate openly. Thus, Jeanine sounds fine and melodic – modern, light, and marked by a restrained, elegant presence.

When is the name day of Jeanine?

The name day for Jeanine is celebrated on February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 12, August 24, August 26, and December 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Jeanine is one of the less common first names. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 1989 at 162nd place. In the last ten years, Jeanine has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,864th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ginie / Jean / Jeanii / Jeannie / Jeanny / Jenny / Nine / Nini / Ninsche

Similar first names

Jeanina

Famous people

• Brigitte Lucille Jeanine van Meerhaeghe (French actress)
• Jeanine Cicognini (Swiss badminton player)
• Jeanine Corbet (film director from America)
• Jeanine Krock (author)
• Jeanine Mason (dancer from America)
• Jeanine Rueff (French composer)
• Jeanine Sobek (American ice hockey player)
• Jeanine Tesori (composer from America)
• Jeanine van Dalen (Dutch football player)