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By Brynn McKeon · Jul 2026

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Janka

OriginHungarian variation of Jane
Meaning"God is gracious"
GenderGirl
Also a boy's nameShow me Janka as a boy's name
NB Rank#6201

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Variation of Jean

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#23🇭🇺 Hungary

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