A variant of Janine or Jane, from Hebrew Yohanan, meaning God is gracious.
Janien is a variant of Janine or Jane, ultimately from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. That places it within a long family of names shaped by grace and divine favor. Janien sounds delicate and slightly refined. It feels familiar without being overused, and its softened ending gives it a graceful, modernized quality that keeps the classical root approachable.