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Zdenka

Zdenka is a girls' name of Slavic origin meaning “woman from Sidon.” A Czech and Slovak feminine name derived from Zdenko/Zdeněk, ultimately from Sidonius (from Sidon).

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how do you pronounce Zdenka?

ZDEN-kah

where does the name Zdenka come from?

A feminine name in Croatian, Czech, Slovak, Serbian and Slovenian, meaning woman from Sidon; it is a diminutive of Zdena, first a short form of Zdeslava. The masculine forms are Zdenko and Zdeněk.

The name has a distinctly Central European character with its initial consonant cluster. It was especially popular in Czech and Slovak communities in the early to mid-20th century.

who are famous people named Zdenka?

  • Zdenka Braunerová (Czech painter and graphic artist)
  • Zdenka Fantlová (Czech Holocaust survivor and author)

what are the nicknames and variants of Zdenka?

Nicknames

Denny

Variants around the world

Zdeňka

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quick answers about Zdenka

What does the name Zdenka mean?

Zdenka means “woman from Sidon”.

What is the origin of the name Zdenka?

Zdenka comes from the Slavic naming tradition. Related forms include Zdeňka.

How popular is the name Zdenka?

Zdenka has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.

Is Zdenka a boy or girl name?

Zdenka is primarily a girls' name.

How do you pronounce Zdenka?

Zdenka is pronounced ZDEN-kah, with 2 syllables.

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