Janice: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ja-hne-e-ke-h
Origin: Israel
gender-female

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Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: God has been gracious

Janice is a girl's name with Hebrew origins, meaning "God has been gracious" or "Gift from God". It is the feminine form of the name Jane, which is an extended version of John. The name is derived from the Hebrew names Yohanan, signifying 'graced by God,' or Yehohanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. The name Janice is associated with Biblical and saintly figures, such as Jane Frances de Chantal, a French Catholic noblewoman and widow known for her holiness.

Janice Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Janice is currently #703 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Janice is currently #388 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Janice is currently #694 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Janice is currently #386 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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