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Johanneke
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- Johanneke
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Johanneke is a diminutive form of the name Johanna, which is common in the Netherlands. This female first name has its roots in Hebrew and means 'God is gracious'.
What does the name Johanneke mean?
Johanneke is considered a Dutch variant of Johanna, the female counterpart of the biblical name Johannes. The name has Hebrew origins and carries the meaning 'God is gracious'. In the Netherlands, Johanneke is almost exclusively found, yet it remains relatively rare there.
Where does the name Johanneke come from?
The name Johanneke derives as a feminine form of Johannes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, which consists of the elements 'jô' for 'God' and 'ḥnn' for 'to be gracious to someone'.
How do you pronounce Johanneke?
Jo-han-ne-ke
When is the name day of Johanneke?
The name day of Johanneke is celebrated on several days, including February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 12, August 24, August 26, and December 12.
Popularity
In Germany, Johanneke is a rare first name that has not appeared in the popularity lists so far. In the Netherlands, the name reached its best ranking in 1984 at 585th place. In the last ten years, Johanneke has been chosen as a first name about 30 times there, placing it at 1,242nd in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 1,401st in the Netherlands.
Nicknames & pet names
Nekki
Frequently asked questions about the name Johanneke
What does the name Johanneke mean?
Johanneke is the Dutch form of Johanna and means 'God is gracious'.
Where does the name Johanneke come from?
The name derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, which contains the elements 'jô' for 'God' and 'ḥnn' for 'to be gracious to someone'.
How popular is the name Johanneke?
In the Netherlands, Johanneke is relatively rare and primarily known as a female first name there.