Iskra

The first name Iskra (Искра) has its roots in South Slavic and is directly translated as 'the spark'.

What does the name Iskra mean?

Iskra (Искра) is a female first name that originates from South Slavic. Its meaning is 'the spark'. The name is derived from the Old Slavic word jĭskra, which stands for 'spark', 'to sparkle', 'to glitter', and 'to shine'.

Where does the name Iskra come from?

Iskra is a female first name with Old Slavic origins and carries the meaning 'the spark'. The Old Slavic word jĭskra, meaning 'spark', 'to sparkle', 'to glitter', and 'to shine', forms the basis. The name is widespread in various Slavic languages such as Bulgarian, Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian, and Serbo-Croatian.

How do you pronounce Iskra?

The pronunciation of the name Iskra is clear and distinct. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Is-kra' [ˈɪskʁa]. The name begins with a short I sound that is clearly articulated. The consonant cluster '-skr-' provides a powerful structure, while the open A at the end conveys spaciousness. Overall, Iskra sounds strong, independent, and phonetically striking.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Iskra enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,418th on the list of most common girls' names. Its best placement was in 2023, reaching 1,205th. Over the last ten years, Iskra has been given as a first name about 120 times, placing it 2,252nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,744th.

Famous people

• Iskra Brajovic (Serbian actress)
• Iskra Dimitrova (Macedonian multimedia artist)
• Iskra Jirsak (Croatian actress)
• Iskra Lawrence (British model)
• Iskra Leonidova Babic (Russian director, screenwriter)
• Iskra Menarini (Italian singer)
• Iskra Mihaylova (Bulgarian Member of the European Parliament, former Minister of Environment)
• Iskra Velinova (Bulgarian rower (two-time world vice-champion))