The baby name Jaantje is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "YAHN-chuh".
Jaantje is a Dutch name that is a diminutive form of the name Jan, which means "God is gracious." It is a unisex name, but it is more commonly given to girls. The name has been in use in the Netherlands for centuries and is still popular today. It is often used as a nickname for people named Jan or Johannes.
The pronunciation of Jaantje is yahn-tyuh. The name is made up of two components: Jan and -tje. Jan is a common Dutch name that is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, which means "God is gracious." The suffix -tje is a diminutive suffix in Dutch, which is added to a name to indicate smallness or endearment. Therefore, Jaantje means "little Jan" or "beloved Jan."
The origin of Jaantje can be traced back to the Middle Ages when the name Jan was a popular name in the Netherlands. It was often given to boys as a way to honor John the Baptist. Over time, the name Jan became more popular for girls, and the diminutive form Jaantje was created. Today, Jaantje is still a popular name in the Netherlands, and it is often given to girls as a first or middle name.
Jaantje has the following similar or variant Names
- Jantje |
- Jantien |
- Jantine |
- Jantina |
- Jantinka |
- Jantjele |
- Jantjen |
- Jantke |
- Janty |
- Jantyna