Yanky: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: y-ahnky
Origin: Israel
gender-male

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Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: Yahweh is merciful

Yanko'is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'Yahweh is merciful'and is a variant of 'John', not a shortened form of 'Jacob'or 'Jacoby', it is form of names like Jacob or Jacoby, while in others, it might be used as a nickname or surname. The use of the name Yanky has evolved over time, often being associated with cultural or regional identities.

Yanky Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Yanky is currently #15461 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Yanky is currently #6639 on Kiindred Boy Names

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