Jagoda
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jagoda
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The girl's name Jagoda has its roots in Slavic and is associated with 'the berry'; in South Slavic regions, it is also known as 'the strawberry.' The first name is particularly common in Poland and in South Slavic countries such as Croatia.
What does the name Jagoda mean?
Jagoda is a feminine first name that has Old Slavic origins and means 'the berry' or 'the strawberry.' This name is primarily used in Poland and the South Slavic countries. It can also occur as a surname.
Where does the name Jagoda come from?
The name Jagoda comes from Old Slavic and means 'the berry' or 'the strawberry.' In Old Slavic, the term consists of jagoda = berry (in Polish and Sorbian) and jȁgoda = strawberry (in South Slavic languages). The name is common in Croatian, Macedonian, Polish, Serbian, and other Slavic and South Slavic languages.
How do you pronounce Jagoda?
The pronunciation of Jagoda is three syllables and rhythmically clearly structured. In German pronunciation, the name is usually rendered as 'Ja-go-da' [jaˈɡoːda]. It begins with an open A sound that conveys a certain directness. The long O in the middle adds depth to the sound, while the voiced D provides a gentle accent. The open A at the end rounds off the name softly, giving Jagoda a characterful, lively sound – harmonious, present, and sonically balanced.
Popularity
In Germany, the first name Jagoda enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,514th on the list of the most common feminine first names. Its best placement was in 2013 when it reached 1,117th place. Over the last ten years, Jagoda has been given as a first name about 170 times, placing it 1,784th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,868th.
Nicknames & pet names
Godi / Goga / Jaga / Jagi / Jagica / Jagna / Jago / Jagodka / Jagodo / Jagu / Jagódek
Famous people
- Genrich Grigorjewitsch Jagoda (Head of the Soviet secret police NKVD)
- Jagoda Cvetičanin (Pianist)
- Jagoda Gołek (Polish chess player)
- Jagoda Jurasic (Footballer from Croatia)
- Jagoda Kaloper (Actress from Croatia)
- Jagoda Marinic (Writer from Germany)
- Jagoda Szmytka (Composer from Poland)
- Jagoda Truhelka (Croatian educator, children's & youth book author)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jagoda
What does the name Jagoda mean?
The name Jagoda has Old Slavic roots and means 'the berry' or 'the strawberry.'
Where does the name Jagoda come from?
Jagoda comes from Old Slavic and is widespread in various Slavic and South Slavic languages, including Croatian, Macedonian, Polish, and Serbian.
How popular is the name Jagoda?
The name Jagoda is particularly common in Poland and the South Slavic countries, where it frequently occurs as both a first name and a surname.