Meaning of the word jane in English

What does jane mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

jane

US /dʒeɪn/
UK /dʒeɪn/

Noun

1.

a common female given name

Example:
My sister's name is Jane.
Have you met Jane from accounting?
2.

a generic name for a woman, especially one who is unknown or anonymous

Example:
The police are trying to identify the 'Jane Doe' found at the scene.
Any ordinary Jane can learn to do this.