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Girl's nameOrigin: Hebrew, German, CzechName day: 5 DecemberName day in 2 European calendars

Jitka

Jitka is a beloved traditional Czech feminine name derived from the biblical Judith via the German form Jutta. It is widely cherished for its cheerful rhythm and effortless pronunciation. The name beautifully combines ancient biblical roots with a friendly and spirited character.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Jitka
Czech:
Jitka
Hungarian:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Derived from a Hebrew term meaning “woman from Judea” or “Jewish woman”.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Jitka je česká podoba biblického mena Judita. Jeho základom je hebrejské meno Jehúdít s významom „Židovka“ alebo „žena z Judska“; český tvar vznikol zo staročeského Jutka, sprostredkovaného nemeckou podobou Jutta.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Jitka is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

JITKA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

9 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
5 December
Slovak Extended CalendarCzech Calendar

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Jitka
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Jitky
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Jitke
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Jitku
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Jitka!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Jitke
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Jitkou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
JituškaJitušJitulkaJitunkaJitinka
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Jitka
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Jitka! Jituška! Jituš!

Notable figures named Jitka

22

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Jitka Čvančarová
CZ
born 1978Notable Figure

Czech actress, presenter and singer

Jitka Schneiderová
CZ
born 1973Notable Figure

Czech actress (*1973)

Jitka Zelenohorská
CZ
born 1946Notable Figure

Czech actress

Jitka Boho
CZ
born 1991Notable Figure

Czech singer and model

Jitka Moučková
CZ
born 1979Notable Figure

Czech actress

Jitka Nováčková
CZ
born 1992Notable Figure

Czech Miss and model

Jitka Seitlová
CZ
born 1954Notable Figure

Czech politician and geologist

Jitka Štenclová
CZ
born 1952Notable Figure

Czech painter

Test how Jitka sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Jitka Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:J.S.without dots:JS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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