Janka
A short, affectionate form of Jana, the feminine match to Ján and Jan, the Slovak and Czech versions of John.
Meaning and origin
Janka grew out of Jana, itself the feminine counterpart of Ján and Jan, the West Slavic forms of John.
How to pronounce Janka
| Czech (Czechia) | YAHN-kah /ˈjaŋka/ |
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