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Janet Name Meaning and Origin

The Name Janet is a girl's name. The origin of the baby name Janet is Hebrew, Slavic with the meaning(s) depending on Gender/Origin being

Hebrew- Gracious, merciful. A feminine form  of John.
Slavic
Janet has the following similar or variant Names:   Hanneli  Jahn  Jahne  Jain  Jaine  Jana  Janaki  Janecza  Janee  Janel  Janell  Janella  Janelle  Janet  Janetje  Janett  Janetta  Janette  Janey  Jani  Jania  Janice  Janie  Janina  Janine  Janis  Janith  Janithe  Janithia  Janka  Janna  Jannah  Janne  Jannel  Jannell  Jannella  Jannelle 


Popularity
The name Janet, is the 18596th most popular baby name at Mybaby-name.com placing it in the top 26% of names by popularity.

The year (2006), was the 9613th most popular name, and is in the top 48% for the year.

The year (2007), was the 2304th most popular name, and is in the top 4% for the year.

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The following celebrities have the name Janet
Full Name Occupation
Janet Blair Female Actor (born 1921)
Janet Gaynor American actress - birth name: Laura Gainor
Janet Jackson Singer
Birth Name - Janet Damita Jo Jackson
Date of Birth - May 16, 1966
Birthplace - Gary, IN
Height - 5 4"
Janet Leigh Female Actor (1927-2004)
Janet Margolin Female Actor (1943-1993)
Janet Munro Female Actor (1934-1972)
Janet Suzman Female Actor (born 1939)


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Name Origin - Meaning Gender Celebrity baby Name? Celebrity Name? Favorites
OHINI African - Akan of Ghana name meaning 'chief.' OHENE Male
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ZUHURA African - Swahili name. Meaning unknown. Female
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MUNCEL African-American - Strong and willing Female
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