At a Glance
- Meaning
- God is gracious (Dutch pet form of Johanna)
- Origin
- Dutch (diminutive of Johanna)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- YAH-nuh-kuh
Janneke is a Dutch (diminutive of Johanna) girl's name meaning “God is gracious (Dutch pet form of Johanna)”. It appears in our list of 175+ German Baby Girl Names That Are Quietly Making a Comeback.
Meaning & Origin of Janneke
Meaning: God is gracious (Dutch pet form of Johanna).
Origin: Dutch (diminutive of Johanna).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Janneke
YAH-nuh-kuhIPA /ˈjɑːnəkə/
Popularity of Janneke
Janneke doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Janneke
Similar Names
Tilde · Frauke · Antje · Maike · Jorinde · Wiebke
