Janke

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Depending on its origin, Janke can mean "God is gracious" or "Yahweh is merciful".
Popularity
The name Janke is not very popular around the world. It is most commonly used in the Netherlands and Germany.

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Janke Name meanings & History

The name Janke has various origins. It can be a diminutive form of the Dutch name Jan or the German name Johann, which both mean "God is gracious". It can also be a variant of the Frisian name Janko, which means "God is gracious" or "Yahweh is merciful". Depending on its origin, Janke can mean "God is gracious" or "Yahweh is merciful". Frisian short form of Jannike. Janke is a unique and uncommon name, which may appeal to parents looking for something distinct and meaningful for their child.

Zodiac Sign of Janke: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Janke:

J: Journal,Joy,Judicial,Jester,Journey,Justice

A: Angry,Ambitious,Aggressive,Argumentative,Action,Assertive

N: Nitpicking,Nutrition,Nervous,Neurosis,Nagging,Nice,Neat

K: Kundalini,Karate,Karma,Kind

E: Enlighten,Expressive,Environment,Entertain,Enliven,Exaggerate

Janke is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name

Famous People

There aren't many famous people with the name Janke. However, it is worth noting that Janke is a surname of some prominent people such as German businessman Uwe Janke or Dutch rower Nelleke Janke.

2.) Janke (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: (Scandinavian) believer in God

Other Forms: Jankee, Jankey, Jankie


3.) Janke (Male)

Usage: Frisian

Meanings: The name Janke means “God is gracious” and symbolizes the qualities of kindness, generosity, and compassion.


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Description: Janke is a Dutch name, derived from the name Jan, which is the Dutch version of the name John, meaning “God is gracious.”. The name Janke means “God is gracious” and symbolizes the qualities of kindness, generosity, and compassion. Frisian short form of Jannike. Janke is commonly used as a first name for both boys and girls in the Netherlands and other Dutch-speaking countries. It is a unique and meaningful name that is perfect for parents who want to give their child a name that is both unusual and attractive.

Famous People

No famous people with the name Janke have been identified yet.

Related Names to Janke

Other variations of the name Janke include Janaki, Janki, Janka, Janko, and Janik.