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Name Origin

Janie is a diminutive of the name Jane, which has Hebrew origins and means 'God is gracious.'

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Famous People

Janie Fricke (1947-)

Country music singer

  • Grammy Award winner for Best Country Vocal Performance, Female
  • Multiple Academy of Country Music Awards
  • Known for hits like 'Don't Worry 'Bout Me Baby', 'It Ain't Gonna Happen That Way'