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Zdenko

Quick answerZdenko is a Slavic name derived from the root "zde" or related to the Germanic element "Sieg" (victory), meaning "lord of victory" or "victorious"; it combines Slavic and Germanic linguistic elements.

Slavic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank—
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Peak year2013
Syllables2
OriginSlavic
LanguageSlavic
CultureCentral European
Letters6
Numerology3 Chaldean 3
Global rank#65,535

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Zdenko

Zdenko is a Slavic name derived from the root "zde" or related to the Germanic element "Sieg" (victory), meaning "lord of victory" or "victorious"; it combines Slavic and Germanic linguistic elements.

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Etymology

Zdenko is a Slavic name derived from the root "zde" or related to the Germanic element "Sieg" (victory), meaning "lord of victory" or "victorious"; it combines Slavic and Germanic linguistic elements. The name is primarily used in Czech, Slovak, and South Slavic cultures, with notable historical bearers including Czech and Slovak intellectuals and artists, reflecting its prevalence in Central and Eastern European Catholic and secular populations.

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