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Name Origin

Janet is a feminine given name, typically considered a diminutive of Jane. Jane itself has Hebrew origins and means 'God is gracious'.

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Famous People

Janet Jackson (1966-)

Singer, songwriter, actress, dancer

  • Multiple Grammy Award winner
  • One of the best-selling music artists of all time
  • Influential figure in pop and R&B music

Janet Reno (1938-2016)

Lawyer, politician

  • First female Attorney General of the United States
  • Served under President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 2001

Janet Yellen (1946-)

Economist

  • First female Chair of the Federal Reserve
  • Served from 2014 to 2018
  • Current Secretary of the Treasury under President Joe Biden