Yannick

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Yannick
Pronunciation [jaˈnik]
GenderMale
Origin
MeaningLittle Yann
Region of originBrittany
Other names
Related namesYanic, Yann, Yannik, Jean, Annick, John, Joan, Sean, Giovanni, Johann, Ian, Ivan, Juan

Yannick is a first name that originated in Brittany, France, where the combination of its two Breton language parts, Yann and -ick, results in the meaning of Little John or Petit Jean in French. It is used as a first name mostly for men and is in use, notably, in French-speaking countries like France, (a part of) Belgium, Switzerland (Romandy), Canada (Quebec), and former French African colonies.

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