Zarko

Zarko (Жарко) is a masculine name that has its origins in the South Slavic region. The meaning of the name can be translated into English as 'the fervent one,' 'the glowing one,' 'the fiery one,' 'the zealous one,' and 'the hot one.'

What does the name Zarko mean?

Zarko (Жарко) is a masculine name from the South Slavic region. Its English translation includes terms like 'the fervent one,' 'the glowing one,' 'the fiery one,' 'the zealous one,' and 'the hot one.' The origin of the name goes back to the Old Slavic word жар (žar), which means 'ember,' 'zeal,' and 'fervor.' This first name is particularly popular in the former Yugoslav states.

Where does the name Zarko come from?

The name Zarko has Old Slavic origins and means 'the fervent one.' The Old Slavic word жар (žar) stands for 'ember,' 'zeal,' and 'fervor.' The name is common in various Slavic languages, including Yugoslav, Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian, Serbo-Croatian, and generally Slavic.

How do you pronounce Zarko?

The pronunciation of Zarko is clear and two-syllable. It is usually pronounced as 'Zar-ko' [ˈzaʁko]. The name begins with an open A sound that gently transitions into the soft R. The hard K in the second syllable adds a distinct accent, while the darker O rounds off the name. This pronunciation gives Zarko a powerful and strong presence, appearing open at the beginning and concise at the end.

Popularity

In Germany, Zarko is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2017 when it reached 2,068th place. Over the last ten years, Zarko has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,208th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,587th.

Famous people

• Zarko Baseski (Macedonian artist)
• Zarko Belada (Yugoslav football player)
• Zarko Cabarkapa (basketball player from Montenegro)
• Zarko Djurovic (football player from the Netherlands)
• Zarko Dragas (football player from Yugoslavia)
• Zarko Grabovac (football player from Yugoslavia)
• Zarko Jovanovic (rapper from Bonn)
• Zarko Kisic (volleyball player from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Zarko Korac (Monegasque football player)
• Zarko Lazetic (Yugoslav football player)
• Zarko Markovic (handball player from Montenegro)
• Zarko Mihajlovic (Yugoslav football player)
• Zarko Nikolic (Yugoslav football player)
• Zarko Odzakov (Yugoslav football player)
• Zarko Olarevic (Yugoslav football player)
• Zarko Pejovic (Montenegrin handball player)
• Zarko Petrovic (Serbian volleyball player)
• Zarko Potocnjak (Yugoslav actor)
• Zarko Tomasevic (football player)
• Zarko Udovicic (Yugoslav football player)