Jantje
A Dutch diminutive of Jan, derived from Latin Ioannes: "God is gracious", used for both boys and girls.
Meaning and origin
Jantje is formed by adding the Dutch diminutive suffix -je to Jan, creating an informal, playful version of the name that works equally well for children of either gender.
How to pronounce Jantje
| Dutch (Netherlands) | YAH-chuh /ˈjɑntjə/ |
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