Hanke
A pet form of Johanna: "God is gracious".
Meaning and origin
Hanke is a traditional Dutch nickname for Johanna, created through the characteristic lowland contraction and diminutive patterns common to Flemish and Dutch naming customs.
How to pronounce Hanke
| Dutch (Flanders) | HAHNG-kuh /ˈɦɑŋkə/ |
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