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feminine · Estonian origin
Janika is a feminine given name used in Estonian and Finnish, functioning as a diminutive or pet form of Jana, which itself derives from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. The name entered Northern European naming traditions through the widespread influence of the biblical name John and its many regional adaptations across European languages. Related forms include Jana, Janka, and Janike, as well as the broader family of names connected to Johannes and Johanna.
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