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Boy's nameOrigin: SlavicName day: 21 March

Radek

Radek is a dynamic Slavic masculine name, originally a diminutive of majestic compound names like Radoslav or Radomir. Widely popular across the Czech Republic and Poland, it stands out for its crisp, friendly, and approachable cadence. An excellent choice for parents seeking an energetic name that radiates joy.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Radek
Slovak:
Radek
Czech:
Radek
Hungarian:
Radek
Polish:
Radek
German:
Radek
Spanish:
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French:
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Italian:
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Portuguese:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A Slavic boys' name signifying joy, helpfulness, and a warm-hearted spirit.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno vzniklo osamostatnením domáckej podoby slovanských zložených mien so základom Rad-, napríklad Radoslav, Radomír či Radovan. Tento základ súvisí s praslovanským prídavným menom *radъ vo významoch „radostný“, „rád“ a „ochotný“; prípona -ek mala pôvodne hypokoristickú funkciu.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Radek vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

85 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie85 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

RADEK

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

9 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •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.
  • •Známe v okolitých stredoeurópskych a slovanských krajinách.
Na čo myslieť v zahraničí
  • •Meno je špecifické pre stredoeurópsky / slovanský kultúrny okruh, pre cudzincov bude pôsobiť originálne a exoticky.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
21 March
Slovak Extended CalendarCzech Calendar

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
RadkoRadečkoRado
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Radek
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Radek! Radko! Radečko!

Notable figures named Radek

21

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

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Person type
Radek Štěpánek
CZ
born 1978Notable Figure

Czech tennis player

Radek Bejbl
CZ
born 1972Notable Figure

Czech soccer player and soccer representant

Radek Šírl
CZ
born 1981Notable Figure

Czech soccer player and agent

Radek John
CZ
born 1954Notable Figure

Czech journalist and politician

Radek Baborák
CZ
born 1976Notable Figure

Czech hornist

Radek Zelenka
Fictional Character

fictional character of a scientist in the television series Stargate Atlantis

Radek Vondráček
CZ
born 1973Notable Figure

Czech politician and lawyer

Radek Jaroš
CZ
born 1964Notable Figure

Czech mountain climber

Test how Radek sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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

Full name:

Radek Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

85 / 100Very good
ID
Initials / monogram:with dots:R.S.without dots:RS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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