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JanineChristian Male Biblical name meaning

God is gracious

Pronunciation: jah-NEEN

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Name
Janine
Meaning
God is gracious
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
jah-NEEN
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Janine mean?

Janine is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God is gracious". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: jah-NEEN. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Γιανίν

Ο Θεός είναι χαριτόν και ελεήμων

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

jah-NEEN

IPA

/ʒɑːnin/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Janine is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is God is gracious. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

SilverPinkWhite

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

2

Numerology meaning: Janine is a sensitive, intuitive, and nurturing individual with strong emotional depth. They value harmony, beauty, and inner peace.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindCompassionateNurturingIntelligentPerceptive

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A name full of grace and divine favor

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Janine is a namesake of the Biblical figure, John the Baptist, patron saint of preaching, baptism, and repentance. The name signifies feminine grace and godliness, as it is derived from the deep-rooted Christian tradition.
Janine is a reminder of God's grace and kindness towards us. The name embodies the belief in a loving and gracious God who extends His grace to all, and the importance of being worthy of receiving His blessings through living a virtuous life.

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Janine TurnerJanine Lindemulder

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Janine

God is gracious and merciful to humanity

🇮🇱Hebrew

ג'נין

אלוהים הוא חנון ורחום לאנושות

🇬🇷Greek

Γιανίν

Ο Θεός είναι χαριτόν και ελεήμων

🇮🇹Latin

Janine

Deus est misericors et benignus

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