Zinka
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- Name
- Zinka
- Gender
- Girl name
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Zinka is a girl's name derived from the Croatian name Zrinka. Its direct translation is 'the one coming from Zrin'.
What does the name Zinka mean?
The name Zinka is a variant of the Croatian name Zrinka and translates to 'the one coming from Zrin'. Its roots can be traced back to the Croatian village 'Zirn' as well as the noble family 'Zrinski', which originates from this place. Additionally, Zinka is also considered a Slovenian form of Therasia. The male counterpart is Zrinko.
Where does the name Zinka come from?
The first name Zinka has Old Slavic origins and means 'the one coming from Zrin'. It belongs to the Slavic languages, particularly Croatian.
How do you pronounce Zinka?
Zinka is pronounced as 'zin-kah'.
Popularity
In Germany, Zinka is a rather rare name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539 on the list of most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2019 at rank 4,068. Over the last ten years, Zinka has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 8,310 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,958.
Frequently asked questions about the name Zinka
What is the meaning of the name Zinka?
Zinka means 'the one coming from Zrin' and is a variant of the Croatian name Zrinka.
Where does the name Zinka come from?
The name Zinka has Old Slavic origins and is particularly common in Croatian.
How popular is the name Zinka?
Zinka is a less common name, but it is appreciated in certain regions of Croatia and Slovenia.