1. a woman or girl (informal, often used as a generic or placeholder name)
Usage: informal; often capitalized as a proper name
2. a female given name
Usage: proper noun

Examples

• Jane is a common name in English-speaking countries.
• The average Jane might not understand all the technical jargon.
• She introduced herself as Jane at the conference.
• Jane Austen wrote some of the most beloved novels in English literature.
• Every Jane and John in the office attended the meeting.