Given name

Jaantje

“a gift from heaven”

Jaantje is used as a given name. One Hebrew interpretation is “a gift from heaven.”

Meaning & origin

What it means

One Hebrew interpretation is “a gift from heaven.”

Where it comes from

An origin associated with this spelling is Hebrew.

Jaantje’s family of names

In German usage, Jaantje has a related form in Johanna. Jaantje has a related form in Jantje.

Walk Jaantje’s family in the name graph

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The ring: nicknames and forms.

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Nicknames & forms 2

Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.

Similar names

If you love Jaantje, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.

Hebrew

Javé

“to become” · “he causes to become”

No U.S. birth series

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Hebrew · Literary

Janice

“God is gracious”

35RareCooling

>99% girls

Hebrew

Judīte

Judīte is a feminine given name from Hebrew. It is used in Latvian.

No U.S. birth series

>99% girls

Hebrew · Literary

Jayne

“God is gracious”

34RareEasing

1% boys · 99% girls

Hebrew · Literary

Janna

“God is gracious”

37RareSteady

>99% girls

Hebrew

Anaé

Anaé is a feminine given name from Hebrew. It is used in French.

No U.S. birth series

>99% girls

Hebrew · Biblical

Japhia

“illustrious” · “may he cause to shine forth”

No U.S. birth series

19% boys · 81% girls

Hebrew

Judá

“praise”

No U.S. birth series

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Sibling ideas

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