Yoke
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- Name
- Yoke
- Gender
- Girl name
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Yoke is a Dutch and East Frisian form of the name Johanna, which is considered the female variant of Johannes. The name has the meaning 'JHWH is gracious', 'JHWH is kind', 'JHWH has shown grace' and can also be interpreted as 'the God-graced one' or 'the gift of God'.
What does the name Yoke mean?
Yoke represents a Dutch and East Frisian variation of Johanna, which is the female form of Johannes. The meaning of the girl's name includes 'JHWH is gracious', 'JHWH is kind', as well as 'JHWH has shown grace' and can also be interpreted more freely as 'the God-graced one' or 'the gift of God'. The roots of the name trace back to Ancient Hebrew, where Yôchânân or Yehochanan is composed of the components yo (יֹו) or yeho (יְהוֹ) meaning 'the name of God' and ḥanán (חָנַן) meaning 'to be gracious', 'to be kind', 'to grant grace' or 'to show mercy'. There are many variations of the name Yoke in different languages. The name belongs to a comprehensive etymological family that includes more than five hundred variations in both male and female forms. Alternative spellings include Joke, Janna, Janni, Jannie, and Janny.
Where does the name Yoke come from?
The name Yoke has its roots in Ancient Hebrew. It is composed of the terms yo or yeho, meaning 'the name of God', and ḥanán, which describes 'to be gracious', 'to be kind', 'to grant grace' or 'to show mercy'. The languages in which the name appears are Dutch and East Frisian.
How do you pronounce Yoke?
Yoke is pronounced like 'Yoke', similar to the English word 'yolk'.
When is the name day of Yoke?
Yoke is celebrated on the following days: February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 12, August 24, August 26, and December 12.
Popularity
In Germany, Yoke is a rather rare name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most popular female first names. The best placement the name achieved was in 2010, with the 2,348th rank. In the last ten years, Yoke has been given as a first name about 20 times, which places it at 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,884th.
Nicknames & pet names
Yoyo
Frequently asked questions about the name Yoke
Where does the name Yoke come from?
The name Yoke has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and is a Dutch and East Frisian variation of Johanna.
What does the name Yoke mean?
The meaning of the name Yoke includes 'JHWH is gracious', 'JHWH is kind', and can also be interpreted as 'the God-graced one' or 'the gift of God'.
How popular is the name Yoke?
Yoke is less common in the countries where it appears, such as the Netherlands and East Frisia, but there are many variations and alternative spellings of the name.