Male Name
Penko
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
isograms
Writing Systems
ПенкоBulgarian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
51/100
Meaning & Etymology
Penko is a Bulgarian diminutive of the name Petar, which is the Bulgarian form of Peter. The name Petar itself is derived from the Greek name Πέτρος (Petros), meaning 'stone' or 'rock'. Penko, as a diminutive, carries a sense of endearment and familiarity, often used in informal or familial contexts.
Etymology
Original Form:
Petar
Evolution:
The name Petar evolved from the Greek name Πέτρος (Petros), which was adopted into Latin as Petrus and subsequently into various Slavic languages, including Bulgarian, as Petar. The diminutive form Pe...
Source:
Etymological dictionaries and linguistic studies on Slavic names.