Dubravka

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Fact sheet

Name
Dubravka
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

The female first name Dubravka (Дубравка) can be translated as 'the one who comes from the oak grove'. It derives from the Old Slavic word dǫbrava (дѫбрава), which means 'oak forest, oak grove'. This name is especially common in Croatia and Serbia.

What does the name Dubravka mean?

Dubravka (Дубравка) translates to 'the one who comes from the oak grove' and has its roots in the Old Slavic term dǫbrava (дѫбрава), which means 'oak forest, oak grove'. This girl's name is mainly used in Croatia and Serbia. The male equivalent is Dubravko.

Where does the name Dubravka come from?

The origin of the name Dubravka lies in Old Slavic and means 'the one who comes from the oak grove'. The word components consist of dǫbrava (дѫбрава), which means 'oak forest, oak grove'. The name is common in Yugoslav, Croatian, Serbian, Serbo-Croatian, Slavic, and South Slavic languages.

How do you pronounce Dubravka?

The pronunciation of the name Dubravka is clear and structured. It is typically pronounced as 'Du-brav-ka' [duˈbravka]. The name begins with a firm, closed syllable that immediately conveys a certain weight. The consonant combinations in the middle part create a noticeable density before the '-ka' clearly concludes. This results in a name that appears concise and powerful, with a clear and defined sound structure.

Popularity

In Switzerland, Dubravka ranks 2,667th on the list of most common first names, with a total of 129 bearers. The distribution in Germany shows that the name is particularly prevalent in Baden-Württemberg (40%) and Bavaria (40%), while 20% of the bearers live in Thuringia. Currently, no statistical data is available for Austria. In Switzerland, Dubravka can be found in the cantons of Geneva, Glarus, Neuchâtel, Thurgau, and Uri, each with 20% of the mentions.

Nicknames & pet names

Dubi / Duda

Famous people

  • Dubravka Dacic (basketball player from Slovenia)
  • Dubravka Mijatovic (Serbian actress)
  • Dubravka Stojanovic (American historian)
  • Dubravka Tomsic-Srebotnjak (Croatian pianist)
  • Dubravka Ugresic (writer)
  • Dubravka Vukotic (actress from the USA)
  • Dubravka Zubovic (American opera singer)

Frequently asked questions about the name Dubravka

What does the name Dubravka mean?

Dubravka means 'the one who comes from the oak grove' and derives from the Old Slavic term dǫbrava, which means 'oak forest' or 'oak grove'.

Where does the name Dubravka come from?

The name Dubravka has its roots in Old Slavic and is common in Slavic as well as South Slavic languages, particularly in Croatia and Serbia.

How popular is the name Dubravka?

Dubravka is mainly used in Croatia and Serbia, where it enjoys a certain popularity, while it is less frequently encountered in other regions.

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