Jennigje

Jennigje is a Dutch diminutive pet form of Johanna, itself the feminine equivalent of Johannes, which derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. The diminutive suffix -igje is characteristic of traditional Dutch and Frisian naming conventions, giving the name an intimate, affectionate quality common in the Netherlands from the early modern period onward. Related forms include Jannetje, Jannigje, and Jennie, all branching from the same Johannine root.