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GirlPronounced French /ʒa.nin/; English /d͡ʒə.ˈnin/; German /ja.ˈniː.nə/Dutch language family

Janine

This name is a variant of Jeannine.

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Janine is a girl name.

Pronunciation: French /ʒa.nin/; English /d͡ʒə.ˈnin/; German /ja.ˈniː.nə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationFrench /ʒa.nin/; English /d͡ʒə.ˈnin/; German /ja.ˈniː.nə/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

This name is a variant of Jeannine. It has only been in use since the 20th century.

Notes and context

Usage: french, english, dutch, german

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