The spelling of the name "Jantien" follows the Dutch language phonetic rules. The correct pronunciation of Jantien is /jɑn.tin/, where the "J" sound is pronounced as a "Y" in English. The stress falls on the second syllable, which is marked by a slight rise in pitch. The vowels "a," "i," and "e" are pronounced separately, with the "e" sound being slightly more open. Knowing the phonetic transcription of Jantien makes it easier to pronounce correctly and communicate effectively with native Dutch speakers.
The name "Jantien" is a Dutch diminutive form of the name "Jan" or "Johanna". "Jan" is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name "Yochanan", meaning "God is gracious". In Dutch, it is a common name for boys. "Johanna", on the other hand, is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from "Yochanan", and meaning "God is gracious" as well. It is a variant of the more common English name "Joan". The diminutive form "Jantien" is typically used as a pet name or nickname for girls named "Jan" or "Johanna", expressing affection or familiarity.