Jannicke

Jannicke is a Norwegian feminine name that developed as a diminutive and elaborated form of Jan, itself the Scandinavian adaptation of Johannes, the Latin form of the Greek Ioannes, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Yohanan meaning God is gracious. The name belongs to the vast family of John-derived forms that spread throughout Europe following the influence of the biblical figures John the Baptist and John the Apostle. It is predominantly found in Norway, where it has been in steady use as a familiar given name. Related forms include Janicke, Jannike, and the simpler Janne.