Senka
Fact sheet
- Name
- Senka
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Senka is a female first name that is common in Croatia and Serbia. Its meaning is 'the shadow'.
What does the name Senka mean?
The name Senka originates from the Serbo-Croatian word sȇnka (се̑нка), which means 'shadow', 'shade', and 'eyeliner'. Additionally, Senka can be used as a short form of Senada. The male variant of this name is Senad.
Where does the name Senka come from?
The first name Senka comes from the Serbo-Croatian language area and means 'the shadow'. The word sȇnka (се̑нка) encompasses the meanings of shadow, shade, and eyeliner and is found in Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian, Slavic, and Slovenian languages.
How do you pronounce Senka?
Senka is pronounced like 'Sen-kah'.
Popularity
In Germany, Senka is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884 on the list of the most common female first names. The best ranking was achieved in 2019 with position 4,068. Over the last ten years, Senka has been given as a first name about ten times, leading to a position of 7,402 in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,788.
Famous people
- Senka Veletanlic (singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Senka
What is the origin of the name Senka?
The first name Senka has its roots in the Serbo-Croatian language area and is used in languages such as Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian, Slavic, and Slovenian.
What does the name Senka mean?
Senka means 'shadow' and can also be interpreted as 'shade' or 'eyeliner'. Additionally, Senka is sometimes used as a short form of Senada.
How popular is the name Senka?
Senka is common in certain regions of the Balkans, but outside these areas, the name's recognition is rather low.