Penka

The first name Penka (Пенка) is a Bulgarian diminutive of the feminine name Petar, a local variant of Peter and Petrus, which has its origin in the Greek Petros (Πέτρος). The literal meaning of the name is "the rock" or "the stone".

What does the name Penka mean?

The name Penka (Пенка) is a feminine diminutive of Petar, a Bulgarian variant of the names Peter and Petrus, which traces back to the Greek Petros (Πέτρος). The literal translation is "the rock" and "the stone". The roots of the name lie in the ancient Greek term pétrā ‎(πέτρᾱ) and pétros (πέτρος) for "the rock". Originally, the name derives from the Aramaic Kephás, meaning "the jewel" or "the boulder", but also stands for "solid", "strong", or "determined". The name has spread worldwide, particularly through the veneration of the holy apostle Peter, son of John, who is also known as Simon Peter. Other variants include Petra, Petja, Petzi, Peta, Peekje, Piera, Pierrine, Pierina, Pierkje, Pierrette, Pietra, Pieterke, and Pietrik.

Where does the name Penka come from?

The etymology of Penka is rooted in both ancient Aramaic and ancient Greek, meaning "the rock". The ancient Aramaic word kephas or kefas means "the jewel", "the boulder" and also describes qualities such as "solid", "strong", or "determined". The ancient Greek terms are pétrā ‎(πέτρᾱ) and pétros (πέτρος), which stand for "the rock" or "the stone". The language in which this name is primarily used is Bulgarian.

How do you pronounce Penka?

Penka is pronounced as 'Pen-ka'.

When is the name day of Penka?

The name day of Penka is celebrated on May 31 and June 29.

Popularity

Penka is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its highest ranking was in 2018 at 4,078th place. Over the last ten years, Penka has been given as a first name around 20 times, placing it at 5,874th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 7,054th.

Nicknames & pet names

Pepa / Pepi / Pulka