2007-01-26 13:21:29 · 3 answers · asked by historynut 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
I saw my name and just had to answer! As previously stated, Jean is an English variation of Jane, also English. There are numerous other variations, if you consult a baby name book. It is the feminine form of John, which is spelled Jean in French, and Jan or Ian in other languages.
I just looked this up in my baby name book, and it says that Jean is of Scottish origin.
2007-01-26 21:37:57 · answer #1 · answered by Jeannie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jean is actually English when it's a woman's name. Jean is a medieval variation on Jane, so you're right in that they are related.
The Irish alphabet doesn't include the letter "J" though there are a number of feminine Irish names related to Jane such as SÃne, Sinéad, and Siobhan.
2007-01-26 22:18:02 · answer #2 · answered by mghtyroach 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Irish or gaelic name for Jane, is Sinead.
2007-01-26 22:05:18 · answer #3 · answered by momv 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋