Blanka
Czech · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Blanka
Blanka derives from the Germanic root "blank," meaning white or shining, and is the feminine form of the name Blanck or Blanco.
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Etymology
Blanka derives from the Germanic root "blank," meaning white or shining, and is the feminine form of the name Blanck or Blanco. The name is primarily used in Central European cultures, particularly among Slavic and Germanic peoples, with notable historical bearers including Saint Blanka of Castile and various European royalty.
Blanka currently ranks #16,288 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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