Jenise

Jenise is an English variant of the name Janice, which is considered a pet form of Johanna. This name has its origin in the name Johannes. The meaning of the name can be translated into German as "God is gracious" and "God is kind."

What does the name Jenise mean?

The name Jenise comes from English and is derived from Janice, a diminutive form of Johanna, which in turn goes back to Johannes. Translated, the name means "God is gracious" and "God is kind." The roots can be found in the ancient Hebrew Yôchânân or Yehochanan, which is composed of the elements yo (יֹו) or yeho (יְהוֹ), meaning "the name of God," and ḥanán (חָנַן) for "to be gracious," "to be kind," and "mercy." Sometimes, Jenise is also considered an alternative form of Jenny. The name has many variants in different languages, and there are over five hundred different forms for male and female names. Examples of these variants include Jennice, Jenice, Jenisa, Jannicke, Janica, Jannika, Jannike, Janika, Janike, Jannica, and Janneke.

Where does the name Jenise come from?

The origin of the name Jenise is ancient Hebrew and means "God is gracious." The word components consist of yo or yeho, meaning "the name of God," and ḥanán, which stands for "to be kind," "to be gracious," "to pardon," or "mercy." The name is primarily used in English.

How do you pronounce Jenise?

The pronunciation of Jenise is 'Dzhih-nees'.

When is the name day of Jenise?

The name day for Jenise is celebrated on several dates: February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 12, August 24, August 26, and December 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Jenise is a rather rare first name. In 2011, it reached 2,438th place on the list of the most common female first names. From 2010 to 2024, the name was given in Germany less than 10 times, placing it at 9,958th. In the last ten years, there have been no newborns with this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Jenni

Famous people

• Jenise May (politician from the USA)