Janella

The first name Janella is a rare English variant of Jane, which is considered a variant of Johanna and its male form Johannes. The literal translation of the name is 'God is gracious' and 'God is kind.'

What does the name Janella mean?

Janella, a rare female first name, is an English variation of Jane, which in turn is a variant of Johanna and Johannes. Translated, it means 'God is gracious' and 'God is kind.' The roots of the name lie in the Ancient Hebrew Yôchânân or Yehochanan, derived from the terms yo (יֹו) or yeho (יְהוֹ), meaning 'the name of God,' and ḥanán (חָנַן), meaning 'to be gracious,' 'to show mercy,' 'to pardon,' or 'to have compassion.' Janella has numerous variants in different languages, making it part of an extensive etymological group that includes more than five hundred variations for both male and female names. Other forms include Janel, Janeli, Janela, Janelle, and Janell. The name became particularly well-known through John the Baptist and was one of the most popular names in the German-speaking world during the Middle Ages.

How do you pronounce Janella?

Ja-nel-la

When is the name day of Janella?

The name day for Janella is celebrated on February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 12, August 24, August 26, and December 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Janella is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. The highest ranking the name achieved was in 2012, when it placed 3,656th. In the last ten years, Janella has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,440th.