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Janice

Janice is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin. This long-awaited “gift from God” will be the perfect addition to your home, ready to share in the joys of life alongside you. A derivative of the name Jane, the female form of John, this title has deep roots in the Christian faith. Not just for those who practice, however, this is also the name of Janice Dickinson and Janis Joplin, using an alternate spelling, to give baby some powerhouse ladies to look up to.
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Meaning

God has been gracious, gift from God

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Pronunciation

JAN-is

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Traits

  • Gracious
  • Kind-hearted
  • Compassionate
  • Empathetic

Compatibility

Janice pairs well with classic names as siblings, balancing out more traditional or popular choices. As a middle name, it complements longer first names nicely. Culturally, Janice fits in well with both modern and vintage naming styles, making it a versatile option for many families.

Gracious Kind-hearted Compassionate Empathetic

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Janice Kawaye

Janice Kawaye

Voice Actress

Born: April 4, 1970 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Portrait of Janice Dickinson

Janice Dickinson

Model

Born: February 15, 1955 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Portrait of Janice Voss

Janice Voss

NASA Astronaut

Born: October 8, 1956 · South Bend, Indiana, USA

Portrait of Janice Long

Janice Long

Radio Presenter

Born: April 5, 1955 · Liverpool, England

Portrait of Janice Rule

Janice Rule

Actress

Born: August 15, 1931 · Norwich, Ohio, USA

Portrait of Janice Mirikitani

Janice Mirikitani

Poet

Born: February 4, 1941 · Stockton, California, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Janice Original form
  • ジャニス Japanese
  • Яніс Belarusian
  • Ջեյնիս Armenian
  • 詹妮絲 Chinese (Traditional)
  • ჯეინის Georgian
  • Hindi
  • Arabic
  • Georgian

Cultural Adaptations

  • जनिस (Janis) Hindi
  • جانيس (Janis) Arabic
  • ჯეინის (Janis) Georgian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Janice

What does Janice mean?
God has been gracious, gift from God
What is the origin of Janice?
Janice has Hebrew origins.
Is Janice popular?
Janice has been viewed 99 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Janice?
Similar names include Farah, Zaria, Xia, Olivia, Aba.
How do you pronounce Janice?
Janice is pronounced JAN-is.

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