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The baby name Jeanne is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced French: /ʒan/ (approx. "zhahn"),English: /dʒiːn/ (approx. "jeen").

Jeanne is French in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: French: /ʒan/ (approx. "zhahn"),English: /dʒiːn/ (approx. "jeen")

What is the meaning of the name Jeanne ?

The baby name Jeanne is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced French: /ʒan/ (approx. "zhahn"),English: /dʒiːn/ (approx. "jeen").

Jeanne is French in Origin.

Jeanne is the French feminine form of Jean, ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan via Greek Iōannēs and Latin Iohannes, meaning “Yahweh is gracious” or “God is gracious.” In French it’s pronounced “ZHAHN” [ʒan]; in English contexts the spelling Jeanne is often said “JEEN,” paralleling Jean.

Medieval France cemented its stature through Saint Jeanne d’Arc (Joan of Arc), and the name has remained a Francophone staple, enjoying steady use through the 19th–20th centuries and modest mid-century popularity in the United States (e.g., actress Jeanne Crain). Diminutives and related forms include Jeannette/Jeanette, Jeannine/Janine, and Jeannie. International equivalents and cognates span Jane and Joan (English), Joanna/Johanna, Giovanna (Italian), Ivana (Slavic), Siobhán and Sinéad (Irish lines from Johanna/Janet). Variant spellings include Jeane and Jeanna. The name’s enduring appeal comes from its timeless, devout meaning paired with a crisp, classic French profile.

Jeanne has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Jeanne

Jeanne Moreau Actor|musician · Born 1928 · France Jeanne Moreau was a French actress and singer, most famous for her role in the film 'Jules et Jim'. She also starred in 'The Lovers' and 'Elevator to the Gallows'. Her captivating performances left a lasting impact on French cinema. Madame de Pompadour Politician · Born 1721 · France Madame de Pompadour, born Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, is most famous for being the official chief mistress of King Louis XV and one of the most influential women at the French court. She held that role from 1745 to 1751 and remained a powerful royal favorite until her death in 1764. Jeanne d'Albret Politician · Born 1528 · Kingdom of Navarre beyond the Pyrenees Jeanne d'Albret, also known as Jeanne III, is best known as the Queen of Navarre from 1555 to 1572 and a major Protestant leader in 16th-century France. She was the daughter of Henry II of Navarre and Margaret of Angoulême, making her the niece of Francis I of France.
Jeanne Crain Actor · Born 1925 · United States Jeanne Crain was an American actress best known for starring in Pinky, which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She also appeared in popular films like State Fair and A Letter to Three Wives. Jeanne Tripplehorn Actor · Born 1963 · United States Jeanne Tripplehorn is an American actress best known for films like Basic Instinct and The Firm, as well as the HBO series Big Love. Born on June 10, 1963, she started her career on stage in the early 1990s, including appearing in Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters on Broadway. Jeanne Balibar Actor · Born 1968 · France Jeanne Balibar is best known as a French actress and singer. She has appeared in films such as Va savoir, Clean, and Les Misérables.

Jeanne – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2005 #1 — 763
BI 0 #11 2 425
BI Girls 0 #14 20 726
BF Girls 0 #17 1 315
CM Girls 0 #19 2,372 11,671
HT Girls 0 #20 4 950
France Girls 2021 #23 1,727 3,185
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
TM Girls 0 #35 1 574
ID 0 #38 2 2,238
CM 0 #39 17 2,592
Belgium Girls 2024 #44 170 424
BI Boys 0 #44 1 917
NL Girls 2014 #54 8 73
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
LU 0 #57 10 2,830
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
PH 0 #86 11 5,607
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
ID Girls 0 #96 7 3,319
QA 0 #101 6 7,011
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
LU Girls 0 #111 80 4,850
Switzerland Girls 2024 #112 24 1,786
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
Canada Girls 2024 #127 182 2,795
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
MU 0 #135 3 3,613
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
MT Girls 0 #151 3 3,773
CR 0 #157 9 5,526
PR Girls 0 #166 2 3,171
Sweden Girls 2020 #179 2 1,663
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
AE 0 #182 6 10,220
DK Girls 0 #182 156 7,429
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
DK 0 #184 20 5,198
RU 0 #190 5 3,641
AO Girls 0 #199 11 4,575
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
NL Girls 0 #205 1,961 5,933
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
France Boys 1954 #223 3 848
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
BG Girls 0 #229 3 3,559
NA Girls 0 #230 8 7,146
MO Girls 0 #239 13 7,056
SG 0 #240 30 11,010
GR Girls 0 #244 6 6,293
JP Girls 0 #245 7 6,592
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
TW Girls 0 #264 13 8,139
JM Girls 0 #275 4 7,507
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
QA Girls 0 #293 24 15,378
PH Girls 0 #300 92 13,098
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #307 6 10,560
KZ Girls 0 #310 11 5,862
NL 0 #310 82 2,481
MY 0 #312 19 12,352
CN Girls 0 #313 37 8,829
PE 0 #327 3 6,350
MU Girls 0 #328 24 8,539
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
GH Girls 0 #332 6 6,973
BR 0 #335 11 5,969
HK 0 #336 13 8,483
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
CZ Girls 0 #345 7 5,378
OM Girls 0 #347 50 15,987
ZA 0 #355 93 14,421
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
PL Girls 0 #359 6 5,096
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
BD Girls 0 #403 4 8,413
BO 0 #405 4 6,868
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
EG 0 #409 4 6,387
RU Girls 0 #411 88 11,913
Germany 0 #423 15 2,542
CL 0 #428 7 6,867
PT Girls 0 #434 18 7,952
CM Boys 0 #435 116 12,054
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
KW Girls 0 #450 66 19,177
PA Girls 0 #470 12 9,861
SG Girls 0 #473 114 18,916
CR Girls 0 #482 51 11,342
AE Girls 0 #499 55 20,968
PS Girls 0 #502 22 10,981
CO 0 #505 6 7,768
UY Girls 0 #532 5 6,731
HK Girls 0 #534 82 16,104
GT Girls 0 #535 7 7,500
BH 0 #538 16 17,937
IR Girls 0 #540 6 8,334
HK Boys 0 #553 5 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
IL Girls 0 #590 28 11,648
LB 0 #599 60 13,263
BO Girls 0 #601 11 9,488
ZA Girls 0 #636 637 25,928
BR Girls 0 #649 310 12,708
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
IT 0 #685 30 4,183
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #715 24 3,895
QA Boys 0 #737 7 18,093
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
Germany Girls 0 #739 100 4,949
NG Girls 0 #764 23 15,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
TN 0 #798 32 13,765
KW Boys 0 #800 7 18,755
CL Girls 0 #806 46 14,098
MY Girls 0 #851 144 24,821
SA Girls 0 #871 65 25,931
PE Girls 0 #882 62 14,861
United States Girls 2024 #884 33 8,487
OM Boys 0 #910 9 17,948
Spain Girls 0 #920 64 5,561
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
EG Girls 0 #943 17 14,742
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
CO Girls 0 #1,053 26 16,140
MA 0 #1,073 56 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,129 50 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,160 24 17,781
DZ 0 #1,162 15 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
TR 0 #1,201 11 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,219 228 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,687 5 28,008

Jeanne is popular in 82 countries — most recent births per country:

France
NL
Canada
Belgium
Brussels, Belgium

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People also ask about Jeanne

Jeanne is predominantly a girl's name.
Jeanne is a one syllable name, pronounced French: /ʒan/ (approx. "zhahn"),English: /dʒiːn/ (approx. "jeen").
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Jeannette, Jeannie, Jeana, Jeanna, Jeanine and Jeannine.
Across languages, Jeanne has these equivalents: Joan (English), Joanna (English), Johanna (German/Scandinavian), Juana (Spanish), Giovanna (Italian), and 2 more.
Yes, very popular — Jeanne ranked #1 in Ireland in 2005, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Jeanne ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2005).
Jeanne's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #22 in 2011 to #23 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 10 notable people named Jeanne are in our database, including Jeanne Moreau (Actor|musician), Madame de Pompadour (Politician), Jeanne d'Albret (Politician).