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in reply to a message by Lucille
Hi Lucille,
the name Hank is short for the Frisian and Low German name Hanke which is a pet form of the name Jo_HAN_nes (the most common form of the name John in Europe). The suffix -ke is a Frisian diminutive suffix.
Regards, Satu
the name Hank is short for the Frisian and Low German name Hanke which is a pet form of the name Jo_HAN_nes (the most common form of the name John in Europe). The suffix -ke is a Frisian diminutive suffix.
Regards, Satu
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Thanks a bunch, Satu! :-D
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