Janka

Janka
GenderMale, Female
Origin
Word/nameHebrew
Meaning"God is merciful"
Region of originGermanic, Hungarian, Slovak
Other names
Related namesJohn, Johan, Jan

Janka, typically a given name or a surname, is a form of the originally Hebrew language name "Yohanan" (meaning "God is merciful"). Notable people with the name include:

Surname:

  • Carlo Janka (born 1986), Swiss alpine ski racer
  • Les Janka, American consultant
  • Gabriel Janka (1864–1932), Austrian wood researcher
  • Victor von Janka (1837-1900), Hungarian botanist
  • Walter Janka (1914–1994), German publisher

Given name:

  • Distribution of the name Janka in USA
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