Jannic
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jannic
Jannic is a diminutive form of Jann or Jan, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious" through its Latin adaptation Ioannes and Germanic variations.
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Etymology
Jannic is a diminutive form of Jann or Jan, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious" through its Latin adaptation Ioannes and Germanic variations. The name is primarily used in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia, with roots in Christian tradition as it references John the Baptist.
Jannic currently ranks #1,649 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1955.
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