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Mary Jayne

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Given Name
Mary
Surname
Jayne

The Name Mary

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
Wished-for child, rebellion, or bitter
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The Jayne Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Derived from the given name Jane, itself from Jeanne or Joan, ultimately from Hebrew Yohanan meaning 'God is gracious.'
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