Janne

Janne is a Scandinavian and Finnish given name functioning as both a masculine and feminine form, derived ultimately from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. It developed as a regional variant of Johannes and its contracted forms, paralleling Jan in Dutch and German traditions. The name is especially common in Finland and Sweden, where it has been borne by numerous athletes and public figures. Related forms include Jan, Jana, Johanna, and Hanne.