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Janessa

An elaborated form of Jane influenced by Vanessa, ultimately from Hebrew: 'God is gracious.'

Meaning and origin

Janessa is a modern English creation combining elements of Jane with phonetic influences from Vanessa.

How to pronounce Janessa

English (US)juh-NES-uh /dʒə.ˈnɛ.sə/

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