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Janičká is a Slovak and Czech feminine diminutive of Jana, itself the feminine form of Jan, which descends from the Latin Iohannes and ultimately from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. The diminutive suffix gives the name an affectionate, familiar quality and it is commonly used as a pet form for girls named Jana throughout Slovakia and the Czech lands. Related forms include Janička, Janika, Jana, and the masculine Jan.