Female Name
Jovanka
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
beauty
diminutives
Doctor Who companions
ends in -vanka
feminine forms
variants
Writing Systems
ЈованкаSerbianMacedonian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
81/100
Meaning & Etymology
Jovanka is the diminutive form of the Slavic female name Jovana, often used as a term of endearment or familiarity. It carries connotations of youth and affection within Slavic naming traditions.
Etymology
Original Form:
Jovana
Evolution:
The name Jovanka evolved from Jovana, a feminine form of the male name Jovan, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.'
Source:
Slavic naming traditions and Hebrew etymology.