Given name

Janička

“God is gracious”

Janička is a feminine given name. It is used in Czech.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Janička is a diminutive of Jana. Jana goes back to Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh), meaning “God is gracious.”

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Where it comes from

Janička is a diminutive of Jana. Jana comes from Koine Greek, and ultimately from Hebrew.

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Janička’s family of names

In Czech usage, Janička is a diminutive of Jana.

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