Jeannine

Meaning of Jeannine

Jeannine is a female name with origins in both English and French. In English, it is pronounced as juh-NEEN (/dʒəˈnin/), while in French, it is pronounced as zhah-NEEN (/ʒa.nin/). The name Jeannine is a variation of Jeanine.

When looking at the data for newborns in Indiana, we can see that Jeannine was quite popular in the mid-20th century. It had its peak popularity in the late 1920s, ranking as high as 135. However, its popularity gradually declined over time. In recent years, Jeannine has become less common for baby girls.

Jeannine carries with it associations of elegance and femininity. It exudes a classic charm that appeals to parents looking for a timeless name for their daughter. Whether you prefer the English pronunciation or the French pronunciation, Jeannine is a beautiful choice that will surely stand out while also honoring tradition.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as juh-NEEN (/dʒəˈnin/)

French

  • Pronunced as zhah-NEEN (/ʒa.nin/)

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Notable People Named Jeannine

Jeannine Cook is a contemporary metalpoint artist based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, known for her work in watercolors and metalpoint.
Jeannine Mosely, a Ph.D. holder in EECS from MIT, is renowned for her innovative work as an origami artist, particularly for her modular designs using business cards and crowd-sourced origami projects.
Jeannine Alice Taylor is an American actress known for her role in the 1980 horror film Friday the 13th and for her performances in various stage productions.
Jeannine Mabunda - Jeanine Mabunda is a Congolese lawyer and politician who made history as the first woman to lead the Democratic Republic of the Congo's National Assembly before being impeached in 2020.
Jeannine Parvati Baker - Jeannine Parvati, formerly known as Jeannine O'Brien, was a prominent anti-circumcision activist, yoga teacher, midwife, and author.
Jeannine Baker is an Australian historian specializing in women's, labor, and media history, and serves as a research fellow at Macquarie University in Sydney.
Jeannine Savard is an American poet known for her lyrical poems that reflect the Adirondack Mountain Region of New York and the Sonoran Desert where she has lived since the 1980s.
Jeannine Marchand is an American artist known for folded clay pieces, with her work featured in various prestigious art collections and institutions.
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