Jan-Henrik
Hebrew and Germanic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Jan-Henrik
Jan-Henrik is a compound Scandinavian name combining "Jan" (a form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious") and "Henrik" (the Scandinavian form of Henry, from Germanic roots meaning "estate ruler").
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Etymology
Jan-Henrik is a compound Scandinavian name combining "Jan" (a form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious") and "Henrik" (the Scandinavian form of Henry, from Germanic roots meaning "estate ruler"). The name is predominantly used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, with roots in Christian naming traditions where both components are biblically and historically significant in Northern European cultures.
Jan-Henrik currently ranks #1,077 in the United States as a boy's name.
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