Jannetje
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Jannetje
Jannetje is a Dutch diminutive form of Johanna, derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious." The name has Germanic and Latinate linguistic roots through its evolution from Hebrew via Greek (Iōanna) and Latin (Johanna).
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Etymology
Jannetje is a Dutch diminutive form of Johanna, derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious." The name has Germanic and Latinate linguistic roots through its evolution from Hebrew via Greek (Iōanna) and Latin (Johanna).
Jannetje is primarily used in Dutch and Flemish cultures, with historical prevalence in the Netherlands and Belgium from the medieval period onward; it reflects the Christian tradition of naming children after biblical figures, particularly popular among Reformed Protestant communities.
Jannetje currently ranks #95 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1908.
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