Ineke

Ineke is a Dutch feminine diminutive formed from Ine, itself a short form of names ending in the element ine, most commonly Catharina or Johanna, both of which ultimately trace back to Greek and Hebrew roots respectively. The diminutive suffix eke is characteristic of Dutch and Low German pet-name formation, lending the name an affectionate, familiar quality. Ineke has been a popular given name in the Netherlands throughout the twentieth century. Related forms include Ine, Ina, and the broader family of Johanna-derived names such as Jana and Janneke.