Nevenka

Nevenka is a diminutive of the South Slavic name Nevena, which comes from the South Slavic word neven and means 'the marigold'. Alternatively, it can also be translated as 'the little marigold'.

What does the name Nevenka mean?

Nevenka serves as a diminutive of the South Slavic name Nevena, which originates from the word neven, meaning 'the marigold'. The name is primarily common in the South Slavic region. The male counterpart is Nevenko, a diminutive of Neven.

Where does the name Nevenka come from?

Nevenka is a female first name with South Slavic roots and means 'the marigold'. The word is derived from the South Slavic neven, which means marigold. The name is widespread in Yugoslav, Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian, Slavic, and Slovenian languages.

How do you pronounce Nevenka?

The pronunciation of Nevenka is 'Ne-ven-ka' [nɛˈvɛŋka] and is characterized by a distinct tripartite structure. The stressed middle syllable with an open e provides tonal clarity, while the hard k before the open ending '-a' adds a powerful accent. Nevenka conveys a lively and strong character impression – Slavic in origin, expressive, and with a firm presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Nevenka is a rather rare first name. In 2013, it ranked 3,816th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2010 at 2,348th. From 2010 to 2024, the name was given about 20 times in Germany, placing it at 8,112th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Nena / Neve / Nevi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Nevenka Benkovic (Yugoslav actress)
• Nevenka Sain (actress from America)
• Nevenka Urbanova (Serbian opera singer)