Janne

Finnish variation of John

"God is gracious"

Updated Mon Apr 22 2024

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Janne Origin and Meaning

The name Janne is a boy's name of Scandinavian, Finnish, Norse origin meaning "God is gracious".

This common name in Finland, which is also a diminutive for Jan in Sweden, might feel a bit feminine in the English-speaking world, too close to girls' names Jan and Jane.

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Janne AhonenFinnish Olympic ski jumper
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