Yanika
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- Name
- Yanika
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The first name Yanika is a variant of Janika and represents the Russian form of Johanna, the female version of the Hebrew name Johannes. In German, the name conveys the meanings 'God is kind' and 'God is gracious'.
What does the name Yanika mean?
Yanika is a girl's name that is regarded as a variant of Janika and represents the Russian equivalent of Johanna, the feminine form of the ancient Hebrew name Johannes. Translated into English, the name means 'God is gracious' and 'God is kind'. Its roots lie in the ancient Hebrew Yôchânân or Yehochanan, which is composed of the elements yo (יֹו) and yeho (יְהוֹ) meaning 'the name of God' and ḥanán (חָנַן) meaning 'to be gracious', 'to be kind', 'to show favor' or 'to have mercy'. Yanika has numerous international variations, making it part of an extensive etymological root that includes more than 500 different forms in various languages. Other variants include Yannika, Yannica, Yannicka, Yanica, and Yanice. The name became particularly well-known through John the Baptist, and it was very popular in the German-speaking world during the Middle Ages.
Where does the name Yanika come from?
The name Yanika has ancient Hebrew origins and means 'God is gracious'. The components in ancient Hebrew are yo or yeho, which means 'the name of God', and ḥanán, which means 'to be kind', 'to be gracious', 'to show favor' or 'to have mercy'. The languages in which Yanika appears are German and Russian.
How do you pronounce Yanika?
Ja-nika
When is the name day of Yanika?
The name day for Yanika is celebrated on several days: February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 12, August 24, August 26, and December 12.
Popularity
In Germany, Yanika is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2015 with position 4,092. Over the last ten years, Yanika has been used as a first name about 10 times, placing it 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,788th.
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Frequently asked questions about the name Yanika
What is the origin of the name Yanika?
Yanika has ancient Hebrew origins and is a variant of Janika. The name is derived from Johannes, which means 'God is gracious'.
What does the name Yanika mean?
The name Yanika translates to 'God is gracious' and 'God is kind'.
How popular is the name Yanika?
Yanika is widespread in various countries and cultures, especially in Russia and the German-speaking world, where it was popular during the Middle Ages.