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Janet name meaning
Last Name
437
in the U.S.
in 2010
437
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Janet mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Janet
User Submitted Origins
English
55%
Hebrew
21%
Scottish
12%
African
5%
Mexican
3%
American
3%
Native American
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Janet means "Loved by god" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from Nigeria, the name Janet is of English origin and means "The Precious gift of God".
- According to a user from Zambia, the name Janet is of English origin and means "God is gracious".
- A user from Connecticut, U.S. says the name Janet is of Mexican origin and means "pretty girl".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
Medieval diminutive of Jane; equivalent to French Jeannette. It survived in Scotland and has been revived in all English-speaking countries since the 19th century.
- A female given name from Hebrew.
- A hamlet in Alberta, Canada.
- (US, informal) A highly classified fleet of passenger aircraft used to transport the military and contractors.
Notable Persons Named Janet
Notable Persons Named Janet
Janet Jackson
She holds the title Nasty", Rhythm Nation", All for You", and Black Cat". She has had major accomplishments since 1973. Janet was given the name Janet Damita Jo Jackson on May 16th, 1966 in Gary, Indiana, U.S.
Janet Leigh
Janet Leigh was an actress. Her career lasted from 1947 to 2004. Janet was given the name Jeanette Helen Morrison on July 6th, 1927 in Merced, California, U.S. She breathed her last breath on October 3rd, 2004.
Janet Yellen
Janet Yellen is a Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve System, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 15th Chair of the Federal Reserve, Vice Chair of theFederal Reserve System, President. Janet was born on August 13th, 1946.
Janet Reno
Janet Reno is a 78th United States Attorney General. Janet was born on July 21st, 1938 in Miami.
Janet Montgomery
Janet Montgomery is an actress. She has been prominent since 1997. Janet was given the name Janet Ruth Montgomery on October 29th, 1985 in Bournemouth. Janet is also known as Montgomery and Janet Ruth (full name).
Janet Napolitano
Janet Napolitano is a President of the University of California, United States Attorney for the District of Arizona, President of theUniversity of California, 3rd United States Secretary of Homeland Security, 21st Governor of Arizona, 23rd Attorney General of Arizona, . Janet was born on November 29th, 1957.
- Janet VarneyActress
- Janet McTeer
- Jan HooksActress
- Janet JonesActress
- Kim HunterActress
- Janet Street-Porter
- Janet DevlinMusician
- Janet GaynorActress
- Janet MockWriter
- Janet EvanovichWriter
- Janet Ellen MorrisAuthor
- Janet WaldoActress
- Janet EvansSwimmer
- Janet FrameNovelist
Notable Persons With the Last Name Janet
Notable Persons With the Last Name Janet
Pierre Janet
Pierre Janet was a scientist in the fields of psychology, philosophy, and psychiatry. Pierre was born on May 30th, 1859 in Paris. He died on February 24th, 1947.
Charles Janet
Charles was born on June 15th, 1849. He left this life on February 7th, 1932.
Roberto Janet
Roberto was born on August 29th, 1986 in Santiago de Cuba Province. Roberto is also known as Roberto Durruty.
Joanna Janét
Joanna Janét is a country music singing. Joanna was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Ernie Janet
Ernie Janet is a football player. His career lasted from 1972 to 1975. Ernie was born on July 22nd, 1949 in Renton, Washington.
Gbadebo Oluwaseyi Janet
Gbadebo Oluwaseyi Janet is an athlete for the Sunshine Queens.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Janet | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 74.83% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 11.67% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 2.52% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 10.07% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Janet
People with the last name Janet are most frequently White, African American, or Hispanic or Latino
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Janet
| #51 | Most Popular Girl Names |
| #25 | Girl Names Unique to the Midwest |
| #17 | Girl Names Unique to the Great Lakes |