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Janičká is a South Slavic and Slovak feminine diminutive of Jana, itself the feminine form of Jan, the Slavic rendering of the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. The diminutive suffix gives the name an affectionate, familiar quality and it has long been used as a term of endearment for girls named Jana across Czech, Slovak, and broader Central European communities. Related forms include Jana, Janička, Janka, and Johanna.