Janneke
Dutch · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Janneke
Janneke is a Dutch diminutive form of Johanna, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." The name has roots in the Judeo-Christian tradition and is primarily used in the Netherlands and Dutch-speaking regions, with historical usage dating back to the medieval period in Dutch Reformed Protestant culture.
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Etymology
Janneke is a Dutch diminutive form of Johanna, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." The name has roots in the Judeo-Christian tradition and is primarily used in the Netherlands and Dutch-speaking regions, with historical usage dating back to the medieval period in Dutch Reformed Protestant culture.
Janneke currently ranks #5,742 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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