Boy name
Jantje name meaning
“God is gracious”
Jantje is a masculine Dutch name meaning God is gracious. It is a diminutive of Jan, which derives from Johannes, and ultimately comes from Hebrew Yohanan, meaning Yahweh is gracious. Yance is a related variant, alongside the longer forms that connect Jantje to its Hebrew source.
What does Jantje mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Jantje
A Dutch diminutive of Jan, derived from Johannes. Its ultimate source is Hebrew Yohanan, 'Yahweh is gracious'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Jantje
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jantje, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jantje: God is gracious
- Nehemia: God gives comfort
- Xavier: a new house
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Meaning of each word
- Jantje: God is gracious
- Marciano: related to the name Marcius
- Vincent: victor, conqueror
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Jantje Andrianus
Meaning of each word
- Jantje: God is gracious
- Andrianus: from Hadria
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Meaning of each word
- Petra: stone, rock
- Jantje: God is gracious
- Yeheskiel: God gives strength
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Jantje Eben
Meaning of each word
- Jantje: God is gracious
- Eben: stone; stone of help
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Meaning of each word
- Jantje: God is gracious
- Semen: God has heard
- Habel: breath, fleeting vapor
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How to pronounce Jantje
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦤ꧀ꦕꦺ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮔ᮪ᮎᮨ |
Is Jantje a boy’s name?
Yes, Jantje is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jantje ranks #1,147 among boy names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Jantje
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Jantje
- Jantje Wowiling Sajow · b. 1962
- Jantje Boentara Hendra
- Jantje Haumasse · b. 1956
- Jantje Jacobus Malohing
- Jantje Jimmy Juilan
- Jantje Jimmy Tuilan
- Jantje Matindas Lengkong
- Jantje Rumimpunu · b. 1967
- Jantje Tjiptabudy · b. 1961
- Jantje W.Sajow · b. 1962
- Jantje We Kendju
- Jantje Willem Meury
FAQ about the name Jantje
What is the meaning of Jantje?
Jantje means God is gracious. A Dutch diminutive of Jan, derived from Johannes. Its ultimate source is Hebrew Yohanan, 'Yahweh is gracious'.
Is Jantje a boy’s name?
Yes, Jantje is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jantje?
Jantje is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Jantje have?
Jantje has 2 syllables (Jan-tje) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Jantje?
Jantje ranks #1,147 among boy names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Jantje?
Other spellings: Yance.
What full names go well with Jantje?
Some ideas: Jantje Nehemia Xavier; Jantje Marciano Vincent; Jantje Andrianus.
Famous people named Jantje?
Notable people named Jantje include Jantje Wowiling Sajow, Jantje Boentara Hendra, Jantje Haumasse.
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