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Rok

Rok is a short masculine name popular mainly in Slovenia and closely related to Rochus or Rocco. Through Saint Roch, it is tied to Christian heritage and patron protection against illness. It stands out as an unusual, punchy, and distinctive choice for parents.

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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name is most commonly interpreted as “raven” or “bringer of the battle cry”.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Rok je slovinská podoba mena Rochus, respektíve talianskeho Rocco. Jeho pôvod nie je celkom istý; najčastejšie sa spája so starogermánskym základom *hrok vo význame „havran“, prípadne so skrátenou podobou germánskeho mena Rochwald.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

ROK

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

14 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.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
16 August
Croatian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

The name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

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

Notable figures named Rok

16

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

All personalities catalog
Rok Tičar
SI
born 1989Notable Figure

Slovenian ice hockey player

Rok Elsner
SI
born 1986Notable Figure

Slovenian footballer

Rok Kronaveter
SI
born 1986Notable Figure

Slovenian association football player

Rok Možič
SI
born 2002Notable Figure

Slovenian volleyball player

Rok Korošec
SI
born 1993Notable Figure

Slovene cyclist

Rok Pajič
SI
born 1985Notable Figure

Slovenian ice hockey player

Rok Tršan
SI
born 1992Notable Figure

Slovenian biathlete and cross-country skier

Rok Biček
SI
born 1985Notable Figure

Slovenian film director

Test how Rok sounds with your surname

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Full name:

Rok Smith

1 + 1 = 2 syllables

85 / 100Very good
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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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