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Janelle
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A female given name, formed as an elaboration of "Jane."
"Janelle was the first in her family to graduate college."
How to Use Janelle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA modern female name built on "Jane."
Word Forms
Janelles plural
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Etymology
From "Jane" plus the diminutive suffix "-elle," following the same pattern as "Janine" or "Jeanette."