The name jeanne is of french origin and is a variant of the name jean, which is the french form of johannes, ultimately derived from the hebrew name yochanan, meaning yahweh is gracious. . Jeanne is a french personal name which is the feminine form of the male given name jean (the french equivalent of john). [1] it is equivalent to the english joan, jane, jean and several historical figures.

Born from the french form of joanโ€”itself spun from the hebrew yochanan meaning god is graciousโ€”this name has echoed through medieval cathedrals and battlefield tents alike,.