Blanka
Meaning of Blanka
Blanka is a beautiful name for a baby girl, with origins in both Poland and Czech Republic. In Polish, it is pronounced as BLAHN-kah (/ˈbląn.ka/), while in Czech, it is pronounced the same way (/ˈblɑŋ.kɑ/). The name Blanka has variations such as Blanche. In terms of popularity in the United States, Blanka has been given to newborn girls sporadically over the years. It ranked 15884th in occurrence in 2017 and has seen fluctuating rankings over the past few decades. With its unique sound and international appeal, Blanka is a distinctive choice for parents seeking an elegant and uncommon name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Polish
- Pronunced as BLAHN-kah (/ˈbląn.ka/)
Czech
- Pronunced as BLAHN-kah (/ˈblɑŋ.kɑ/)
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Notable People Named Blanka
| Blanka Vlašić - Blanka Vlasic is a Croatian former high jumper, two-time world champion and two-time Olympic medalist. |
| Blanka Wladislaw was a Brazilian chemist of Polish-Jewish heritage. |
| Blanka Lipińska - Blanka Lipinska is a Polish author best known for her 365 Dni trilogy and its film adaptations, which she co-wrote. |
| Blanka Szávay - Blanka Szavay is a Hungarian former tennis player who won an ITF doubles title and made her WTA debut alongside her sister Agnes in 2009. |
| Blanka Bohdanová - Blanka Bohdanova was an award-winning Czech actress who performed over 80 roles at Prague's National Theatre across more than 50 years. |
