About Janke
The surname Janke is of German origin and is derived from the given name Jan, a variant of Johannes, which means "God is gracious" in Hebrew. The suffix "-ke" is a diminutive form, indicating "little" or "son of." Therefore, Janke can be interpreted as "little Jan" or "son of Jan." It is a patronymic surname commonly found in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
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