Jeannine

Meaning of Jeannine

Jeannine is a spirited French name meaning “God is gracious.” It’s the delicate offshoot of Jeanne, blending sweetness with quiet strength. Pronounced juh-NEEN in English and zhah-NEEN in French, it sparkles on the tongue like a monsoon breeze through marigold fields. Though it shone most brightly in mid-century America—Indiana parents welcomed it year after year from the late 1920s through the early 1970s—it feels fresh today. Warm and playful, Jeannine dances with a tabla rhythm under festival lights, inspiring little ones to carry grace wherever they go.