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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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