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Girl's nameOrigin: SlavicName day: 14 January

Radovana

[ˈradɔvana]

Radovana is an enchanting Slavic feminine name derived from Radovan. Radiating themes of happiness, warmth, and goodwill, it is currently a rare and poetic choice. It is well-suited for parents looking for an uncommon name with authentic roots and a deeply affectionate tone.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

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

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A Slavic name meaning a joyful woman or one who brings joy.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Radovana je ženská podoba slovanského mena Radovan. Meno Radovan vzniklo zo slovanského základu rad-, ktorý vyjadroval radosť, ochotu alebo priazeň, a prípony -ovan. Tradične sa vykladá vo význame „radujúca sa“ alebo „radostná“.

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International Traveler Index

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

85 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Degree of global adaptability85 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

RADOVANA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

9 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.
  • •Známe v okolitých stredoeurópskych a slovanských krajinách.
What to keep in mind abroad
  • •Dlhšie meno (4 slabiky) môže byť v rýchlej medzinárodnej komunikácii skracované.
  • •Meno je špecifické pre stredoeurópsky / slovanský kultúrny okruh, pre cudzincov bude pôsobiť originálne a exoticky.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
14 JanuaryOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈradɔvana]

Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
RadkaRaduškaRadovankaRada
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Radovana
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Radovana! Radka! Raduška! Radovanka!

Test how Radovana sounds with your surname

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Radovana Smith

4 + 1 = 5 syllables

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

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