Janella

Janella is an English and Italian diminutive form of Jane, which itself derives from the Medieval Latin Johanna, ultimately tracing back to the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. The name carries the affectionate, softened quality typical of diminutive formations and has been used primarily in English-speaking and Filipino communities. Related forms include Janelle, Janelle, Jana, and Janella's close variant Janela.