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Zorka

“Zorka is a Slavic feminine name derived from the word "zora," meaning "dawn" or "aurora" in languages like Serbian, Croatian, and Russian, with roots in Proto-Slavic etymology.”

Slavic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,569
TrendVintage
Peak year1915
Syllables2
OriginSlavic
LanguageSlavic
CultureSouth Slavic
Letters5
Numerology8 Chaldean 1
Global rank#38,980

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

About the name Zorka

Zorka is a Slavic feminine name derived from the word "zora," meaning "dawn" or "aurora" in languages like Serbian, Croatian, and Russian, with roots in Proto-Slavic etymology.

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Etymology

Zorka is a Slavic feminine name derived from the word "zora," meaning "dawn" or "aurora" in languages like Serbian, Croatian, and Russian, with roots in Proto-Slavic etymology. The name is primarily used in South Slavic cultures, particularly among Serbian, Croatian, and Bulgarian populations, with historical use throughout the former Yugoslavia and Eastern European regions.

Zorka currently ranks #4,569 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.

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