Jovanka
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Jovanka
Jovanka is a feminine given name derived from the Latin name Jovianus, which itself comes from Jovis, the genitive form of Jupiter, the Roman god, meaning "of Jupiter" or "belonging to Jupiter." The name is primarily used in Slavic cultures, particularly in Serbia, Croatia, and other former Yugoslav countries, with historical prominence in 20th-century Yugoslav society and politics.
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Etymology
Jovanka is a feminine given name derived from the Latin name Jovianus, which itself comes from Jovis, the genitive form of Jupiter, the Roman god, meaning "of Jupiter" or "belonging to Jupiter." The name is primarily used in Slavic cultures, particularly in Serbia, Croatia, and other former Yugoslav countries, with historical prominence in 20th-century Yugoslav society and politics.
Jovanka currently ranks #12,365 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1971.
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