Živka
Živka is a charming female name of South Slavic origin, known primarily in Serbian, Croatian, Bulgarian, and Macedonian traditions. It stems from the Slavic root živ-, symbolically celebrating life and vitality. For parents, it offers a melodious, lively, and rare choice rich in heritage.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisThe name Živka signifies life, vitality, and the heartfelt wish for a thriving life.
Detailed etymology (in Slovak)
Južnoslovanské ženské meno utvorené ako ženský náprotivok mena Živko. Vychádza zo slovanského základu živ- s významom „živý, žijúci“, ktorý sa uplatňuje aj v menách Živan, Živana či Živoslava.
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ZIVKA
Requires spelling without diacriticsž (1)
Regional Central European form12 foreign variants
Czech, English, Hungarian- •Light diacritics – easy to write in basic Latin letters for international use.
- •Ideal two-syllable length – melodic and easy to remember anywhere in the world.
- •A global name – it has direct equivalents in more than 9 world languages.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsIn Slovak, the stress falls on the first syllable.
Slovak declension
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Živka
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2 + 1 = 3 syllables
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