Janka
Slovak · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Janka
Janka is a diminutive of the name Jana, which is a feminine form of John, meaning "God is gracious" from the Hebrew root *Yohanan*.
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Etymology
Janka is a diminutive of the name Jana, which is a feminine form of John, meaning "God is gracious" from the Hebrew root *Yohanan*. It is primarily used in Slavic cultures (such as Czech, Slovak, Polish, and Hungarian) and is common among Christians, with notable historical use in Central and Eastern Europe.
Janka currently ranks #4,646 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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