Female Name
Ivanka
ˈɪ.vaŋ.ka
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
ends in -vanka
feminine forms
first ladies of the USA
The Nanny characters
top 10 in Bulgaria
Writing Systems
ИванкаBulgarianSerbian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
37/100
modern80%
youthful80%
informal80%
urban100%
devious100%
delicate65%
rough80%
boring65%
simple100%
comedic65%
Meaning & Etymology
Ivanka is a diminutive form of the name Ivana, which is of Slavic origin. The name Ivana itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. Ivanka is commonly used in Slavic countries and has variations in different cultures.
Etymology
Original Form:
Ivana
Evolution:
The name Ivanka evolved as a diminutive form of Ivana, which itself is a feminine form of Ivan, derived from the Hebrew Yohanan.
Source:
Slavic naming traditions and Hebrew etymology.