Spomenka

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Name
Spomenka
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

Spomenka, also known in the form Spȍmēnka (Спо̏ме̄нка), is a Croatian first name for girls.

What does the name Spomenka mean?

The name Spomenka, or Spȍmēnka (Спо̏ме̄нка), means 'the Remembering', 'the Remembrance', and 'the forget-me-not'. Its roots are in Croatian, derived from spomenak, which means 'wood forget-me-not', and spȍmēn ‎(спо̏ме̄н), meaning 'memory' or 'remembrance'. The male variant of the name is Spomenko.

Where does the name Spomenka come from?

The origin of the name Spomenka is Croatian, meaning 'the Remembering'. It is composed of the Croatian terms spomenak for 'wood forget-me-not' and spȍmēn ‎(спо̏ме̄н) for 'memory' and 'remembrance'. The name is common in both Croatian and Slovenian.

How do you pronounce Spomenka?

Spomenka is pronounced as 'Spomen-ka'.

Popularity

In Germany, Spomenka is a rather rare first name. It has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. In Austria, the name reached its best position in the name charts in 2008, ranking 1,327th. From 1984 to 2024, the name was given less than 10 times in Austria, placing it at 7,542nd. In the last ten years, no child has been named this way.

Nicknames & pet names

Menka / Spoky / Spoma / Spome / Spomi

Similar first names

Spomena

Famous people

  • Spomenka Stimec (Croatian writer)

Frequently asked questions about the name Spomenka

What does the name Spomenka mean?

The name Spomenka means 'the Remembering' and is derived from the Croatian word for 'memory' as well as the term for 'wood forget-me-not'.

Where does the name Spomenka come from?

Spomenka has Croatian roots and is also common in Slovenian culture.

How popular is the name Spomenka?

The popularity of the name Spomenka varies, but it is especially known and appreciated in Croatia and Slovenia.

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