Zlatka
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- Name
- Zlatka
- Gender
- Girl name
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Zlatka is a feminine first name that is considered a diminutive form of the Slavic name Zlata. The meaning of the name is "the Golden One," derived from the Old Slavic word zlato (злато), which stands for "gold."
What does the name Zlatka mean?
Zlatka is a diminutive form of the Slavic name Zlata and means "the Golden One," derived from the Old Slavic zlato (злато), which means "gold." This girl's name is primarily used in Bulgaria but is also found in other South Slavic countries. Similar forms include Zlatana, Zlatica, Zlatija, and Zlatina. The male equivalent of Zlatka is Zlatko.
Where does the name Zlatka come from?
The origin of the name Zlatka is Old Slavic, and its meaning is "the Golden One." The Old Slavic root *zolto means gold (Proto-Slavic), while zlato (злато) also means gold in Old Slavic. The name can be found in Bulgarian, Croatian, Slavic, Slovenian, and other South Slavic languages.
How do you pronounce Zlatka?
Zlatka is pronounced as 'zlat-ka.'
Popularity
In Germany, Zlatka is a fairly common first name. In 2022, it ranked 3,777 on the list of the most popular female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2019 at 1,827. Over the last ten years, Zlatka has been used about 50 times as a first name, placing it at 3,664 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,130.
Nicknames & pet names
Zlatkica
Similar first names
Frequently asked questions about the name Zlatka
What is the origin of the name Zlatka?
Zlatka has its roots in Old Slavic and means 'the Golden One.' The root *zolto stands for gold, which is reflected in various South Slavic languages.
What does the name Zlatka mean?
The name Zlatka is a diminutive form of the Slavic name Zlata and means 'the Golden One,' derived from the Old Slavic word zlato, which means gold.
How popular is the name Zlatka?
Zlatka is primarily common in Bulgaria but is also used in other South Slavic countries, giving it a certain regional popularity.