Hanneke as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Hanneke

What is the meaning of the name Hanneke ?

The baby name Hanneke is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhɑ.nə.kə/ (HAH-nə-kuh).

Hanneke is Dutch in Origin.

Hanneke is a Dutch and Frisian diminutive formed with the affectionate suffix -ke, traditionally attached to Hanna/Hanne or to Johanna. Its roots reach back to the Hebrew Channah, meaning "grace, favor," and to Yochanan, "Yahweh is gracious," so the name's sense gathers around grace and divine favor.

In the Low Countries Hanneke appears in early parish records as a household byname, later standing on its own as a formal given name, especially from the mid-20th century. It remains familiar and warmly traditional in the Netherlands and Flanders. Close variants and relatives include Hanne, Hanna, Hannah, and Johanna; Dutch diminutives in the same family include Anneke and Janneke, while Hannie or Hanny serve as nicknames. In neighboring languages you'll meet Hanne and Hannelore as related forms. Noted bearers include journalist Hanneke Groenteman and sculptor Hanneke Beaumont.