Jadranka
Jadranka is a girl name of Slavic, from the Latin Hadria origin, meaning “Of the Adriatic Sea”.
| Meaning | Of the Adriatic Sea |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Slavic, from the Latin Hadria |
| Written as | Јадранка |
| Pronunciation | YAH-drahn-kah |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Slovenia |
Meaning and origin of Jadranka
Jadranka comes from Jadran, the Croatian and Serbian name for the Adriatic Sea, which itself goes back to the Latin Hadria. It is the feminine of Jadranko and means 'woman of the Adriatic'. The name is especially popular in Croatia, whose coastline runs along the Adriatic. A well-known bearer is Jadranka Kosor, who served as Croatia's first female prime minister.
Is Jadranka a religious name?
Jadranka is a geographic, secular name with no religious meaning.
How popular is Jadranka?
Common among Croatian women born in the second half of the twentieth century.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jadranka mean?
Jadranka means 'Of the Adriatic Sea'. It is of Slavic, from the Latin Hadria origin.
Does Jadranka have a religious meaning?
Jadranka is a geographic, secular name with no religious meaning.
How do you pronounce Jadranka?
Jadranka is pronounced YAH-drahn-kah.
Is Jadranka a boy or girl name?
Jadranka is usually a girl name.