Janelle
A diminutive of Jane, ultimately from Hebrew: 'God is gracious.'
Meaning and origin
Janelle is a 20th-century elaboration of Jane, created by adding the -elle suffix common in French and English naming traditions.
How to pronounce Janelle
| English (US) | juh-NEL /dʒə.ˈnɛl/ |
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