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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