Ivanka
Bulgarian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ivanka
Ivanka is a diminutive form of Ivana, which derives from the masculine name Ivan, ultimately rooted in the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "God is gracious." The name is primarily used in Slavic cultures, particularly in Russia, Serbia, Croatia, and other Eastern European countries, with historical usage spanning Orthodox Christian and Catholic traditions.
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Etymology
Ivanka is a diminutive form of Ivana, which derives from the masculine name Ivan, ultimately rooted in the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "God is gracious." The name is primarily used in Slavic cultures, particularly in Russia, Serbia, Croatia, and other Eastern European countries, with historical usage spanning Orthodox Christian and Catholic traditions.
Ivanka currently ranks #2,028 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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