Janet Holleman

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Janet Holleman — French
587K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Janet Holleman is a name that combines French origins. The first name Janet is a feminine given name of French origin. Janet is a feminine given name meaning "God is gracious" or "gift from God". It is the feminine form of John. It is a variation of the French proper noun Jeannette, Spanish proper noun Juanita, Russian Жанет (Zhanet), Circassian Джэнэт (Dzhenet), and Hungarian Zsanett. It is also the diminutive of Jeanne or Jane. People with the given name Janet People with the given name Janat Janat Ansari (born 1970), Nepalese politician Janat Gul, alternate name of Hammdidullah, Afghan prisoner of the U.S. The surname Holleman: Boyce Holleman (1924–2003), American war veteran, attorney, politician, and actor Frederik David Holleman (1887–1958), Dutch and South African professor, ethnologist, and legal scholar Joel Holleman (1799–1844), American politician and lawyer from Virginia Johan Frederik Holleman (1915–2001), Dutch and South African professor, ethnologist, legal scholar, and author Kim Holleman (born 1973), mid-career contemporary artist with interdisciplinary approach Mitch Holleman (born 1994), American child actor, plays Jake Hart on the TV sitcom Reba Saskia Holleman (1945–2013), Dutch actress, lawyer and . Janet is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 587K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Janet reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Janet

French

Janet is a feminine given name meaning "God is gracious" or "gift from God". It is the feminine form of John. It is a variation of the French proper noun Jeannette, Spanish proper noun Juanita, Russian Жанет (Zhanet), Circassian Джэнэт (Dzhenet), and Hungarian Zsanett. It is also the diminutive of Jeanne or Jane. People with the given name Janet People with the given name Janat Janat Ansari (born 1970), Nepalese politician Janat Gul, alternate name of Hammdidullah, Afghan prisoner of the U.S.

Surname: Holleman

English

Boyce Holleman (1924–2003), American war veteran, attorney, politician, and actor Frederik David Holleman (1887–1958), Dutch and South African professor, ethnologist, and legal scholar Joel Holleman (1799–1844), American politician and lawyer from Virginia Johan Frederik Holleman (1915–2001), Dutch and South African professor, ethnologist, legal scholar, and author Kim Holleman (born 1973), mid-career contemporary artist with interdisciplinary approach Mitch Holleman (born 1994), American child actor, plays Jake Hart on the TV sitcom Reba Saskia Holleman (1945–2013), Dutch actress, lawyer and .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Janet is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Janet by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Janet Holleman

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Janet Holleman:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Janet?
The first name Janet originates from French. Janet is a feminine given name meaning "God is gracious" or "gift from God". It is the feminine form of John. It is a variation of the French proper noun Jeannette, Spanish proper noun Juanita, Russian Жанет (Zhanet), Circassian Джэнэт (Dzhenet), and Hungarian Zsanett. It is also the diminutive of Jeanne or Jane. People with the given name Janet People with the given name Janat Janat Ansari (born 1970), Nepalese politician Janat Gul, alternate name of Hammdidullah, Afghan prisoner of the U.S.
When was Janet most popular?
The name Janet reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Holleman?
The surname Holleman originates from English. Boyce Holleman (1924–2003), American war veteran, attorney, politician, and actor Frederik David Holleman (1887–1958), Dutch and South African professor, ethnologist, and legal scholar Joel Holleman (1799–1844), American politician and lawyer from Virginia Johan Frederik Holleman (1915–2001), Dutch and South African professor, ethnologist, legal scholar, and author Kim Holleman (born 1973), mid-career contemporary artist with interdisciplinary approach Mitch Holleman (born 1994), American child actor, plays Jake Hart on the TV sitcom Reba Saskia Holleman (1945–2013), Dutch actress, lawyer and .
What are the origins of the name Janet Holleman?
The name Janet Holleman combines two different traditions: the first name Janet has French roots, while the surname Holleman originates from English.
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