Yenka
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Yenka
Yenka is a diminutive or pet form of the name Evgeniya/Yevgeniya, derived from the Greek name Eugenia, meaning "well-born" or "of noble birth" from the roots "eu" (good) and "genos" (birth).
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Etymology
Yenka is a diminutive or pet form of the name Evgeniya/Yevgeniya, derived from the Greek name Eugenia, meaning "well-born" or "of noble birth" from the roots "eu" (good) and "genos" (birth). The name is primarily used in Russian and other Slavic cultures, with historical usage among Russian aristocracy and the Orthodox Christian tradition.
Yenka currently ranks #989 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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