Zlatka
Bulgarian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Zlatka
Zlatka means "golden" or "little golden one," derived from the Slavic root "zlato" (gold) with the diminutive suffix "-ka." The name has linguistic roots in Proto-Slavic and carries connotations of preciousness and value.
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Etymology
Zlatka means "golden" or "little golden one," derived from the Slavic root "zlato" (gold) with the diminutive suffix "-ka." The name has linguistic roots in Proto-Slavic and carries connotations of preciousness and value.
The name is primarily used in Slavic cultures, particularly among South Slavic peoples (Serbian, Croatian, Bulgarian) and other Eastern European communities; it has no specific religious association and gained modest popularity in the 20th century across Eastern Europe.
Zlatka currently ranks #391 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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