Yanko
Meaning of Yanko
Yanko is a masculine name that has its roots in Russian and Bulgarian cultures. In both languages, it is pronounced as YAHN-koh (/'jæŋ.koʊ/ in Russian and /'jɑŋ.ko/ in Bulgarian). This name is a variation of Yan, which also holds significance in these cultures. In terms of popularity within the United States, Yanko had five occurrences in 2008, ranking at number 12,549. With its unique origins and associations, Yanko is an intriguing choice for parents seeking a distinctive and culturally rich name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as YAHN-koh (/'jæŋ.koʊ/)
Bulgarian
- Pronunced as YAHN-koh (/'jɑŋ.ko/)
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Notable People Named Yanko
| Yanko Ivanov Bratanov, a Bulgarian former track and field athlete, achieved success in the 400 metres at the 1976 European Indoor Championships and later pursued a coaching career in Qatar and Bahrain. |
| Yanko Daucik Ciboch, a Slovak professional footballer in the 1960s and 1970s, played for Real Betis, Real Madrid, the Toronto Falcons, and RCD Español, and was the son of veteran La Liga manager Ferdinand Daučík. |
| Yanko Petrov Sandanski is a Bulgarian professional footballer known for his skills as a midfielder. |
