Gender: FemaleRelated Names: Jane, Janee, Janeé, Janeence, Janel, Janet, Janette, Janey, Janice, Janie, Janine, Janis, Jannelle, Jannet, Jannette, Jenelle Meanings: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew). Resource References: Proud Heritage: 11,001 Names for Your African-American BabyA World of Baby NamesAfrican-American Names Questionnaire