Janet
/ˈʤænɪt/
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Janet is an English name derived from the masculine name John, meaning 'God is gracious'. It embodies qualities of grace, mercy, and kindness, reflecting its biblical roots. Popular in the mid-20th century, Janet remains a classic and elegant choice for girls in English-speaking countries.
Janet L. Yellen
Economist, President and CEO, San Francisco Fed
Janet Ventura-Arvizo
Relative, Gavin Arvizo's mother
Janet Suzman
Actor, Nicholas and Alexandra
Janet Steiger
Government, FTC chairman, 1989-95
Janet A. Sanderson
Diplomat, US Ambassador to Haiti
Janet L. Robinson
Business, CEO of New York Times Company, 2005-11
Janet Reno
Government, Clinton's US Attorney General
Janet Folger Porter
Activist, Founder, Faith2Action Ministry
Janet Napolitano
Politician, US Secretary of Homeland Security
Janet Munro
Actor, Swiss Family Robinson
Janet Montgomery
Actor, Ames on Human Target
Janet McTeer
Actor, Tumbleweeds
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