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Boy's nameOrigin: GreekName day: 4 JulyName day in 2 European calendars

Prokop

[ˈprɔkɔp]

Prokop is a classic masculine name of Greek origin, well-established across Central and Eastern Europe through Christian tradition. It carries connotations of diligence, advancement, and steadfast character. It feels dignified, historical, and wonderfully balanced for modern use.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Prokop
Czech:
Prokop
Hungarian:
Prokop
Polish:
Prokop
Ukrainian:
German:
Prokop
Spanish:
French:
Italian:
Portuguese:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A name of Greek origin denoting one who progresses, prospers, and moves forward.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno pochádza z gréckeho osobného mena Prokopios (Προκόπιος), odvodeného od gréckeho podstatného mena prokopé (προκοπή) vo význame „pokrok“, „napredovanie“ alebo „prospech“. Súvisí so slovesom prokoptó (προκόπτω), teda „napredovať“ či „robiť pokroky“. Význam mena možno vyložiť ako „napredujúci“ alebo „prospievajúci“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Prokop is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

PROKOP

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

14 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •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 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
4 JulyOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended CalendarCzech Calendar
8 February
Tranovský Evangelical
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈprɔkɔp]

Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Prokop
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Prokopa
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Prokopovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Prokopa
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Prokop
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Prokopovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Prokopom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ProkopkoProkopček
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Prokop
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Prokop! Prokopko!

Notable figures named Prokop

22

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Prokop Holý
1380 – 1434Historical Figure

Hussite priest and military leader

Prokop z Sazawy
died 1053Historical Figure

Czech abbot (end of 10th century-1053)

Prokop Usťužský
PL
died 1303Historical Figure

Saint of Eastern Orthodox Church

Prokop Lucemburský
died 1405Historical Figure

Margrave of Moravia

Prokop František Šedivý
1764 – 1810Historical Figure

Czech playwright and translator

Prokop Brož
CZ
born 1972Notable Figure

Czech Roman Catholic priest

Prokop Málek
CZ
1915 – 1992Historical Figure

Czech doctor, university educator and scientist (1915–1992)

Prokop Chocholoušek
1819 – 1864Historical Figure

Czech humorist, publicist and writer (1819–1864)

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Full name:

Prokop Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:P.S.without dots:PS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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