Jehanne

Fact sheet

Name: Jehanne
Gender: Girl name
Syllables: 3

Jehanne is an old French form of the name Jeanne and is also a Frisian variant of Johanna. All these names have their origin in the biblical Johannes.

What does the name Jehanne mean?

The meaning of the name Jehanne is 'God is gracious' or 'God is kind.' More freely interpreted, it can also be understood as 'the God-given one' or 'the gift of God.' The name comes from the ancient Hebrew Yôchânân or Yehochanan and is composed of the elements yo (יֹו) or yeho (יְהוֹ), meaning 'the name of God,' and ḥanán (חָנַן), which means 'to be gracious,' 'to have mercy,' or 'to grant grace.' The variants Jehane or Jihane mean 'the world' in Persian and 'the river in paradise' in Arabic. Jehanne has many different forms in various languages and is part of an extensive etymological family that includes over five hundred variants in both male and female forms. Examples of other variants are Jehane, Jeanna, Jeane, and Janeya. The name became known through John the Baptist and was very popular in the German-speaking world during the Middle Ages. Johanna of Orléans, better known as Jeanne d'Arc, is also a well-known figure of this name.

How do you pronounce Jehanne?

The pronunciation of Jehanne is two syllables and sounds soft and rounded. The name is typically pronounced as 'Je-han-ne' [ʒəˈhanə], with the open A standing out in sound. The double N creates a slight densification, while the final schwa gently concludes the name. This gives Jehanne a historical yet gentle impression - dignified, feminine, and with an elegant, classic touch.

When is the name day of Jehanne?

The name days for Jehanne are celebrated on February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 12, August 24, August 26, and December 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Jehanne is a rather rare first name. It has not yet made it onto the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking in France was in 1940, reaching 518th place. In the last ten years, Jehanne has been given as a first name about 170 times in France, placing it at 1,354th in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 1,259 in France.

Similar first names

Jehan

Famous people

Jehanne (the Virgin of Orléans)
Jehanne Wake (English historian)

Frequently asked questions about the name Jehanne

What is the meaning of the name Jehanne?

The meaning of the name Jehanne is 'God is gracious' or 'God is kind.' More freely interpreted, it can also be understood as 'the God-given one' or 'the gift of God.'

Where does the name Jehanne come from?

Jehanne has its roots in ancient Hebrew and is a form of the name Johanna. The name is composed of elements that mean 'the name of God' and 'to be gracious.'

How popular is the name Jehanne?

The name Jehanne was very popular in the Middle Ages in the German-speaking world and has become known through historical figures such as Johanna of Orléans.