Janne - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Janne

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YAHN-neh'YAHN-neh'2 syllables
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎFinnish
Graceful

MEANING

God is gracious

ORIGIN

Finnish

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in Finland and Estonia, often seen as a variant of 'Johannes'.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used since the early Middle Ages, particularly popular in Nordic countries.

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑDutch
Soft

MEANING

God is gracious

ORIGIN

Dutch

ETYMOLOGY

From the Hebrew Yochanan, passing through Latin and Greek forms.

CULTURAL NOTES

In the Netherlands, it is often a short form of 'Johannes'.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used as a formal name and in religious contexts.

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