Zhanerke

Gender: Feminine
Origin: Kazakh Жанерке
Meaning: “gentle soul.”
(zhah-NARE-keh)

The name is a reverse of the Kazakh term of endearment, Erkezhan, which is composed of the Kazakh elements, erke (gentle) and zhan (soul). This form is also used as a given name.

It is currently the 15th most popular female name in Kazakhstan, (2010).