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Zdenko (Zdeňko) is a male first name derived from Sidonius in Czech-Slovak, Croatian, and Slovenian spelling. Translated into German, the name means "the man from Sidon" or "the one originating from Sidon."
What does the name Zdenko mean?
The name Zdenko (Zdeňko) has its roots in the Latin term Sīdōn as well as in the Phoenician ṣydwn (𐤑𐤉𐤃𐤅𐤍), which means "the city of Sidon." The name became known through Saint Sidonius Apollinaris. Other variants include Zdenko and Zdeno.
Where does the name Zdenko come from?
The origin of the name Zdenko lies in Latin and Phoenician, carrying the meaning "the man from Sidon."
How do you pronounce Zdenko?
The pronunciation of Zdenko is two syllables and begins with a consonant cluster that is rather unusual in German. It is pronounced as "Zden-ko" [ˈzdɛŋko], where the initial "Zd" immediately creates a tonal tension. The second syllable with the open "o" provides a soft rounding. This makes Zdenko sound strong and independent – the beginning is angular, while the overall sound remains harmonious.
When is the name day of Zdenko?
The name day for Zdenko is January 23.
Popularity
In Germany, Zdenko is considered a rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male baby names. Over the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, which placed it 8,008th for the decade. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th. The global popularity and frequency of Zdenko are relevant to its rankings in the name charts of individual countries.
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Famous people
- Zdenko Adamovic (Yugoslav football manager)
- Zdenko Baotic (footballer from Yugoslavia)
- Zdenko Filipek (football player from Slovakia)
- Zdenko Frtala (football player from the Czech Republic)
- Zdenko Hans Skraup (Czech chemist)
- Zdenko Josef August von Kraft (Austrian author)
- Zdenko Juric (Croatian football player)
- Zdenko Kapralik (football player from the Czech Republic)
- Zdenko Kobescak (Croatian football player)
- Zdenko Kolar (Yugoslav bassist)
- Zdenko Kosanovic (footballer from Serbia)
- Zdenko Kozul (Croatian chess player)
- Zdenko Krnic (Serbian chess player)
- Zdenko Miletic (Croatian football player)
- Zdenko Muf (footballer from Yugoslavia)
- Zdenko Runjic (composer from the USA)
- Zdenko Skrabalo (Croatian physicist)
- Zdenko Uzorinac (Yugoslav table tennis player)
- Zdenko Verdenik (Slovenian football coach)
- Zdenko Vinski (Croatian archaeologist)
Frequently asked questions about the name Zdenko
What is the origin of the name Zdenko?
The name Zdenko has its roots in Latin and Phoenician and means 'the man from Sidon.'
What does the name Zdenko mean?
Zdenko is derived from the Latin term Sīdōn and the Phoenician ṣydwn, which refers to the city of Sidon.
How popular is the name Zdenko?
Zdenko is common in various Slavic languages, particularly Croatian, Serbo-Croatian, Slovak, Slovenian, and Czech, but has lost popularity in recent years.