Pronounced just like jean in the english- speaking world, but as the more unusual zhahn in france, this has sailed away with the first wave of french favorites: denise, michelle, et soeurs. ( feminine forms of john) napoletana historical people who have been called. pronunciation of jeanne. what does the name jeanne mean? joan of arc is known as jeanne d' arc in france. meaning pdf & history. jeanne is a french female name, equivalent to the english joan, jane, jean and several carola historical figures in english named joanna. the name jeanne is both a boy' s name and a girl' s name of french origin meaning " god is gracious". this has been the most reliably popular french name for girls since the 13th century. modern french form of jehanne, an old french feminine form of iohannes ( see john ). meaning: god is gracious ♥ add to my namelist what is the meaning of the name jeanne? the name means “ god is gracious, ” a fitting title for a little girl raised to be humble and grateful in life. overseas it is well- loved as the feminine equivalent of the male jean, or, in english, john. jeanne has sailed into the baby name charts from france. jeanne means “ yahweh is gracious” and “ yahweh is merciful” ( from hebrew “ yo/ ■■ ■”, abbreviation of “ yeho/ ■■ ■■■ ” = referring to the hebrew god + “ cucina ■anán/ ■■ francesconi ■■ ■” = to show favor/ to be gracious). the name jeanne carola francesconi la cucina napoletana pdf jeanne is primarily a female name of french origin that means god is gracious. meaning: god is gracious.