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 is a Croatian former track and field athlete known for her high jump prowess, with two world championships and double Olympic medals to her name. |
| Blanka Wladislaw was a Brazilian chemist of Polish-Jewish descent. |
| Blanka Lipińska is a Polish author famous for her erotic trilogy, 365 Dni, which was adapted into successful films, and she also co-wrote the screenplay and made a cameo appearance in the movies. |
| Blanka Szávay is a Hungarian tennis player and the younger sister of professional tennis player Ágnes Szávay, known for her success in ITF tournaments and her WTA Tour appearances. |
| Blanka Bohdanová was a Czech actress known for her extensive career in film, stage, and television, with over 80 roles at the National Theatre in Prague and notable performances in movies such as Romeo, Juliet and Darkness and Když rozvod, tak rozvod. |
