Duska
Fact sheet
- Name
- Duska
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Duska, also spelled Duška, represents the feminine form of Dusko and serves as a diminutive of the names Dusana and Dusanka, the feminine variants of the Slavic name Dusan. The origin of the name lies in the Old Slavic term duša (душа), which means 'the soul.'
What does the name Duska mean?
Duska, also known as Duška, is the feminine counterpart to Dusko and a diminutive of Dusana and Dusanka, the feminine forms of the Slavic name Dusan. The name derives from the Old Slavic word duša (душа) and means 'the soul.' Duska is primarily found in the South Slavic region. Related forms include Duschka and Dusica.
How do you pronounce Duska?
Duska is pronounced like 'Dush-ka.'
Popularity
In Germany, Duska is a rather rare first name. It has not appeared in the German name popularity lists to date. In Austria, the name reached its best ranking in 2012 at position 1,683 in the name charts. In the last ten years, Duska has been given as a first name less than 10 times there, placing it at 5,065 in the ten-year statistics. From 1984 to 2024, it ranks 6,179 in Austria.
Famous people
- Duska Radan (American swimmer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Duska
What is the meaning of the name Duska?
Duska means 'the soul' and is the feminine counterpart to Dusko as well as a diminutive of Dusana and Dusanka.
Where does the name Duska come from?
Duska has Old Slavic roots and is common in various South Slavic languages such as Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian.
How popular is the name Duska?
Duska is primarily found in the South Slavic region, where it enjoys some popularity, but it is less common outside of this area.