Hanka
Hanka is a traditional familiar form of Hana, also connected to the name Anna and its biblical roots. Its familiar character gives it an intimate tone, perfect for everyday family interactions.
Municipal population record
The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisThrough the name Hana, Hanka carries the original Hebrew meaning of grace and favor.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Hanka je domácka podoba mena Hana, ktorá patrí do spoločného menného základu s Annou. Vznikla príponou -ka; jej vzdialeným východiskom je hebrejské meno Channáh s významom „milosť, priazeň“. Hebrejský pôvod sa vzťahuje na základ mena, kým podoba Hanka vznikla slovanským tvorením.
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International Traveler Index
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HANKA
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling16 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar
Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Hanka Smith
2 + 1 = 3 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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