Jayne Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jayne Name at a Glance

Name	Jayne
Meaning	Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favour. A Feminine form of John. Variant of Joan. From the Old French Jehane. Famous Bearer: American actress Jayne Mansfield (1932-67).
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Jayne Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jayne means “Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favour. A Feminine form of John. Variant of Joan. From the Old French Jehane. Famous Bearer: American actress Jayne Mansfield (1932-67”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jayne Name Origin

Our database records Jayne under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jayne a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jayne is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jayne

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