Janko
Fact sheet
- Name
- Janko
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Janko has the meaning 'God is gracious.' It is a diminutive that is common in Low German and Slavic language areas, and is also used in the Hungarian spelling Jankó.
What does the name Janko mean?
Janko carries the meaning 'God is gracious.' This first name is a diminutive of Jan and Johannes and has the Hungarian variant Jankó. The feminine form is Janka.
Where does the name Janko come from?
The origin of the name Janko lies in the Hebrew designation Jochanan, which is composed of the elements 'jô' (God) and 'ḥnn' (to be gracious to someone). This ancient Hebrew
How do you pronounce Janko?
The name Janko is pronounced as a two-syllable, clearly structured name. The pronunciation 'Jan-ko' [ˈjaŋko] begins with an open 'a' that sounds friendly and inviting. The nasal '-nk-' in the middle gives the name stability, while the ending '-ko' sounds rounded and definitive. Janko thus conveys a down-to-earth, powerful impression - direct, present, and likable.
When is the name day of Janko?
The most important name days for Janko are June 24, known as Johannistag, and December 27.
Popularity
In Germany, the first name Janko enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,607th among the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2008 at 696th place. In the last ten years, Janko has been chosen as a first name about 190 times, placing it 1,629th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,693rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Janki / Junki
Similar first names
Famous people
- Janko Binenbaum (composer from the USA)
- Janko Bobetko (former Croatian politician)
- Janko Bozovic (handball player from Austria)
- Janko Brasic (Serbian artist)
- Janko Bratanow (Bulgarian hurdler)
- Janko Danailow (musical performer/singer/actor)
- Janko Ehrlich (ski jumper from Italy)
- Janko Ferk (writer from Austria)
- Janko Georgiew (Bulgarian football player)
- Janko Gojkovic (swimmer from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Janko Janeff (Bulgarian poet)
- Janko Kastelic (Canadian conductor)
- Janko Kráľ (Slovak poet)
- Janko Kral (Slovak writer)
- Janko Lauenberger (musician from Germany)
- Janko Lavrin (writer from Slovenia)
- Janko Leskovar (Croatian writer)
- Janko Matuska (Slovak poet)
- Janko Messner (Austrian writer)
- Janko Polic Kamov (Croatian writer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Janko
What does the name Janko mean?
The name Janko means 'God is gracious' and is a diminutive of Jan and Johannes.
Where does the name Janko come from?
Janko has its origin in the Hebrew designation Jochanan, which consists of the elements 'jô' (God) and 'ḥnn' (to be gracious to someone).
How popular is the name Janko?
The popularity of the name Janko varies by region, but it is widespread in many Slavic countries and Hungary.