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Boy's nameOrigin: South SlavicName day: 26 January

Žarko

Žarko is a South Slavic masculine name derived from the word 'žar', symbolizing glowing embers, flame, or ardor. It evokes vitality, luminous warmth, and inner passion. It is a bold, distinctive choice with an authentic Slavic spirit and memorable cadence.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Žarko
Czech:
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Hungarian:
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Polish:
Žarko
German:
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Spanish:
Žarko
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 South Slavic name meaning radiant, fiery, or full of passion and zeal.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Južnoslovanské mužské meno utvorené zo základu žar, ktorý označuje žeravé uhlíky, žiaru, zápal alebo horlivosť. Meno sa preto vykladá vo význame „žiarivý“, „ohnivý“ alebo „horlivý“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

76 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie76 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

ZARKO

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

ž (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

9 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •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
14 January
Croatian Calendar
26 January
Slovak Extended Calendar
8 June
Croatian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Vyslovuje sa Žar-ko, s prízvukom na prvej slabike.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

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

Notable figures named Žarko

14

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Žarko Paspalj
RS
born 1966Notable Figure

Serbian basketball player (born 1966)

Žarko Petan
SI
1929 – 2014Historical Figure

Slovenian writer and director (1929–2014)

Žarko Tomašević
ME
born 1990Notable Figure

Montenegrin footballer

Žarko Dolinar
HR
1920 – 2003Historical Figure

Croatian table tennis player (1920–2003)

Žarko Marković
ME
born 1986Notable Figure

Montenegrin handball player

Žarko Čabarkapa
ME
born 1981Notable Figure

Serbian basketball player (born 1981)

Žarko Korać
RS
born 1947Notable Figure

Serbian politician

Žarko Zrenjanin
AH
1902 – 1942Historical Figure

Yugoslav partisan (1902-1942)

Test how Žarko sounds with your surname

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

Full name:

Žarko Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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

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