Janneke
A Dutch feminine diminutive of Jan, derived from Latin Ioannes: "God is gracious".
Meaning and origin
Janneke is a distinctly Dutch elaboration of Jan, formed by adding the diminutive suffix -eke to create a playful, affectionate girl's name.
How to pronounce Janneke
| Dutch (Netherlands) | yah-NAY-kuh /jɑˈneːkə/ |
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