Zdenka

Zdenka is a name that is common in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, and Slovenia. It is considered the feminine form of Zdenek and has its roots in the name Sidonius. The meaning of the name is "the one originating from Sidon" or "the woman from Sidon."

What does the name Zdenka mean?

The name Zdenka, regarded as the feminine variant of Zdenek, has Czech, Slovak, Croatian, and Slovenian roots and originally traces back to Sidonius. The meaning of the name is "the one originating from Sidon" as well as "the woman from Sidon." Its origin can be traced back to the Latin Sīdōn and the Phoenician ṣydwn (𐤑𐤉𐤃𐤅𐤍), which means "the city of Sidon." Zdenka Schelingova was a Slovak sister who was beatified by the Catholic Church for helping wrongfully imprisoned individuals escape during their hospital stays in the 1950s. She was subsequently captured and tortured by the regime.

Where does the name Zdenka come from?

The name Zdenka has its origins in Latin and Phoenician and means "the one originating from Sidon." The

How do you pronounce Zdenka?

The pronunciation of Zdenka is two syllables and has a compact sound. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Sden-ka" [ˈzdɛŋka]. The unusual initial combination creates a noticeable tension in the sound. The "-ka" at the end provides a clear conclusion. Overall, the name Zdenka conveys a distinctive and independent impression with a slightly edgy structure.

When is the name day of Zdenka?

The name day for Zdenka is celebrated on January 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Zdenka is a rather rare first name. In 2014, it ranked 4,003rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2010 at rank 2,348. From 2010 to 2024, Zdenka was given as a first name in Germany about 20 times, corresponding to a ranking of 8,112. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been given to a single child.

Nicknames & pet names

Zdeni / Zdenicka

Similar first names

Famous people

• Zděnka von Podiebrad (1449-1510 - Was a Saxon duchess.)
• Zdenka (Role in the opera "Arabella" (from 1933) by Richard Strauss)
• Zdenka Becker (Austrian writer)
• Zdenka Bergrova (Poet from the Czech Republic)
• Zdenka Braun (Artist from the Czech Republic)
• Zdenka Cerna (Fitness model)
• Zdenka Faßbender (Singer from Germany)
• Zdenka Podkapova (Czech model)
• Zdenka Podkapová (Photomodel)
• Zdenka Predna (Singer from Slovakia)
• Zdenka Rubinstein (Croatian opera singer)
• Zdenka Ticharich (Hungarian composer)
• Zdenka Vávrová (Czech astronomer of the 20th century; discovered 114 asteroids between 1978-1991, one of which is even named after her.)
• Zdenka Vavrova (Astronomer from the Czech Republic)
• Zdenka Vuckovic (Croatian singer)
• Zdenka Zebre (Slovenian writer)