Jannike
Norwegian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Jannike
Jannike is a feminine given name meaning "God is gracious," derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan via the Scandinavian and Dutch diminutive forms of Johanna.
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Etymology
Jannike is a feminine given name meaning "God is gracious," derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan via the Scandinavian and Dutch diminutive forms of Johanna. It is primarily used in Scandinavian countries (especially Sweden and Norway) and the Netherlands, with historical roots in Christian naming traditions, though it lacks a distinct historical figure or event.
Jannike currently ranks #11,387 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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