Zarka
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- Name
- Zarka
- Gender
- Girl name
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The first name Zarka (arka) is a feminine form of the Serbian-Croatian name Zarko. It is associated with the meanings "the Glowing", "the Fiery", "the Hot", "the Zealous", and "the Ardent".
What does the name Zarka mean?
Zarka (arka) is a female name from the Serbian-Croatian linguistic area and is derived from Zarko. The meanings include "the Glowing", "the Fiery", "the Hot", "the Zealous", and "the Ardent". The name has its roots in the Old Slavic word ar (жа̑р), which denotes "glow", "zeal", and "ardor". In Pashto, the name means "the Crane".
Where does the name Zarka come from?
The name Zarka has both Pashto and South Slavic origins and means "the Glowing".
How do you pronounce Zarka?
Zarka is pronounced approximately like 'Tsarka'.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Zarka is quite rare and has not made it onto the popular baby name lists. The best ranking Zarka achieved was in 2013, reaching 2,137th place in the Italian baby name charts. From 1999 to 2024, the name was given in Italy fewer than 10 times, placing it at 7,492nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.
Frequently asked questions about the name Zarka
What is the origin of the name Zarka?
Zarka has both Pashto and South Slavic roots. In Old Slavic, it means 'the Glowing', while in Pashto it stands for 'the Crane'.
What does the name Zarka mean?
The meanings of Zarka include 'the Glowing', 'the Fiery', 'the Hot', 'the Zealous', and 'the Ardent', derived from the Old Slavic word for 'glow' and 'zeal'.
How popular is the name Zarka?
The name Zarka is known in South Slavic countries like Croatia and Serbia, as well as in certain Pashto communities, but overall it is less common and thus considered rather unusual.