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feminine · English (Rare) origin
Janella is an English feminine name formed as an elaborated diminutive of Jane, itself the English form of the Old French Jehanne, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning God is gracious. The suffix ella, common in English name formation, lends the name a softer, more ornate quality. It remains rare but belongs to the same extended family as Janet, Janelle, and Janetta.
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