Janneke

Janneke is a Dutch feminine diminutive form of Jan, itself derived from the Latin Iohannes, which traces back through Greek Ioannes to the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning God is gracious. The name has long been popular in the Netherlands and Flanders as an affectionate everyday form. A well-known cultural association is the fictional character Katrientje en Janneke, and the name also appears in traditional Dutch folklore and literature. Related forms include Jannetje, Johanna, and the masculine Jan.