Johanka

Johanka is a Czech feminine given name, a diminutive form of Jana, which itself derives from the Latin Johanna. The ultimate root is the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning God is gracious, composed of the elements yo, a short form of the divine name, and hanan, meaning to be gracious or to show favor. The name has long been associated with Saint Joan of Arc, known in Czech as Jana z Arku, and the diminutive form Johanka lends the name an affectionate, familiar quality common in Czech naming tradition. Related forms include Jana, Johanna, Hana, and Jeanne.