126 Slovak Baby Names With Meanings

Girl and boy baby names inspired by Slovak mythology and culture.

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Slovak or Czech ancestry is full of fun baby names that are also unique at the same time. Slovak baby names, rich in cultural heritage and linguistic diversity, offer a captivating glimpse into the nation's history and identity. Slovakia, the former country of Czechoslovakia, had a traditional naming culture, and they continued the tradition even after the split in 1993.

The Slovak people follow the Western naming order, with the personal name first and surname last. And the family names for males and females are distinct, making it easier to identify the gender from the name alone. For instance, if the family surname is Horvath for males, it will be Horathova for females. Slovakians rarely use a middle name.

Female family names in Czech or Slovak frequently mirror their male counterparts by adding the suffix -ova. If a family name ends in –sky or –ny, it transforms to –ska and –na, respectively, for women. Generally, upon marriage, women adopt their husband's surname. Moreover, diminutives are commonly employed in Slovak personal names, which tend to be longer than the original name. For instance, the name Vĕra might transform into Vĕruška (1).

Two elements are common in Slovak names – 'slav,’ meaning glory, and ‘mir,’ which means famous or great. Most of the Slovak names are formed using one of these two elements. Also, Slovak names are spelled phonetically, and the emphasis or stress often falls on the first syllable. Jozef and Maria are the most common Slovak names for boys and girls, respectively, but plenty of other Slovakian baby names are still undiscovered. But that shouldn't stress you out, as we have scoured the Internet to compile a comprehensive list of Slovak baby names. Join us on this enchanting voyage into the world of Slovak baby names, where tradition and innovation harmoniously converge. Take a look.

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Adam	Boy	Son of the Earth
Adela	Girl	Noble; Gentle
Aigneis	Girl	She who is chaste; Holy
Alexej	Boy	Defender of mankind
Anna	Boy	Grace; Favor
Barka	Girl	Foreign; Srength
Barunka	Girl	Foreign; Strange
Bedoich	Boy	A peaceful ruler
Bedrisek	Boy	A form of Bedoich; Peaceful ruler
Benes	Boy	He who is blessed

Bohumila	Girl	God-favor
Branislava	Girl	Glorious protector
Bronislava	Girl	Glorious protector; A form of Branislava.
Cenck	Boy	Conquering
Cenek	Boy	A form of Cenck, conquering
Ctibor	Boy	Battle of honor
Dalek	Boy	Distant battle
Daleka	Girl	Distant battle
Dalenka	Girl	Distant battle; A form of Daleka
Dalibora	Girl	Distant battle

Dalka	Girl	Distant battle
Dobromil	Boy	Kind; Gracious
Drahoslav	Boy	Precious glory
Drahoslava	Girl	Precious glory
Dusanek	Boy	Soul; Spirit
Dusanka	Girl	Soul; Spirit
Dusek	Boy	Soul; Spirit
Duska	Girl	A variant of Dusanka, meaning soul or spirit.
Ema	Girl	Whole; Great
Evinka	Girl	Alive; Living; A form of Eve

Evulka	Girl	Alive; Living
Evuska	Girl	Alive; Living
Filip	Boy	A horse lover
Furman	Boy	A driver of a horse-cart for delivery
Hana	Girl	Grace
Havel	Boy	Rooster
Henrich	Boy	Slovak form of the Henry; Home ruler
Holic	Boy	Barber
Honza	Boy	God is gracious
Imrich	Boy	Ruler of the household

Irenka	Girl	Peace
Jakub	Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Jarka	Girl	Spring
Jindoich	Boy	Ruler of the household
Jindoiska	Girl	Ruler of the household
Jioina	Girl	A variant of Georgia; Earth-worker or farmer
Kateoina	Girl	A form of Catarina, meaning pure
Klement	Boy	He is full of mercy
Koloman	Boy	Dove
Kopecky	Boy	Hill

Kravino	Boy	Kravino means The Goofy one
Kristina	Girl	Christian
Krystof	Boy	A form of Kristoff, meaning follower of Christ.
Kveta	Girl	Flower blossom
Ladislava	Girl	She who rules with glory
Leos	Boy	Lion; A variant of Leo
Libena	Girl	Love
Libor	Boy	Free
Libuse	Girl	Love
Lubos	Boy	Love; Peace

Lukas	Boy	Illumination; Light
Maddie	Girl	Of Magdala; Son of Maud
Madlenka	Girl	Of Magdala
Marik	Boy	Warlike; martial
Martin	Boy	God of war
Matej	Boy	God's gift
Matous	Boy	Gift of God
Metod	Boy	Slovene form of Methodius, meaning method
Michal	Girl	A person who puts up with somebody unpleasant
Mikula	Boy	Victory of the people

Milania	Girl	The humanitarian union
Miloslav	Boy	Favor or glory
Miloslava	Girl	Favor or glory
Miro	Boy	Peace; World
Mstislav	Boy	Vengeance or glory
Nadeja	Girl	Hope
Nastenka	Girl	Form of Natasha; Resurrection
Natalia	Girl	Born on Christmas
Nela	Girl	Enjoying; Marked by joy; Pleasure
Nina	Girl	Little girl; God is gracious

Nitra	Girl	To cut or to burn; Name of a river
Oehoo	Boy	One who is watchful; Vigilant
Oeznik	Boy	Butcher
Oldoich	Boy	Prosperity and power
Ondoej	Boy	A male warrior
Otakar	Boy	Watchful of wealth
Otilie	Girl	She is wealthy
Otokar	Boy	A variation of Otakar, watchful of wealth
Radim	Boy	Happiness; Peace
Radko	Boy	A happy man

Rados	Boy	Happy glory
Rene	Boy	Reborn
Rostek	Boy	The usurper of glory
Rostinka	Girl	The usurper of glory
Rostislava	Girl	The usurper of glory
Sebastian	Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable
Siek	Boy	Hearkening
Silvester	Boy	A man of the forest
Sobeska	Girl	Appropriate glory
Sofia	Girl	Wisdom; Learned

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Exploring Slovak baby names is akin to embarking on a journey through the nation's rich past, where each name is a thread woven into the fabric of in Slovak society. From timeless classics that have been cherished for generations to modern innovations that reflect contemporary trends, Slovak baby names encapsulate the spirit of the nation, preserving age-old values while embracing the winds of change.

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Dive into the rich cultural tapestry of Slovakia with our curated collection of enchanting baby names. These names are often rooted in nature, folklore, and religion. Our infographic celebrates the beauty and diversity of Slovak baby names by capturing their true essence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a popular Slovak name?

Male names such as Jozef, Jan, and Peter and female names such as Maria, Anna, and Zuzana are popular Slovak names.

2. What are the origins of Slovak baby names, and how have they evolved?

In Slovakia, names come from various sources of origin. They can be Slavic names with origins before Christianity, like Dobromil. Christian names are also common, often inspired by saints, such as Vojtech. Names of past kings and rulers, like Ladislav, are another category. There are also modern names, like Lukas, and names from ethnic minorities living in Slovakia, like Béla. Traditionally, choosing a given name for a newborn from within the family was popular, with grandparents' names being particularly favored. Although this practice is less common nowadays, it is still widely observed, especially in rural areas.

3. Are there any popular middle names or nicknames used in Slovakia?

Slovaks usually don’t engage in middle names. In Slovakia, many given names have shorter versions or nicknames used informally. These shortened names are often derived from the original name. For instance, Slavomír becomes Slavo, Vojtech becomes Vojto, and Alexandra becomes Saša. However, older traditional names have unique shortened forms that differ from the original, like Štefan becoming Victor or Pišta. These traditional shortened forms are becoming less common in everyday use.

References

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A Guide to Names and Naming Practices
https://www.fbiic.gov/public/2008/nov/Naming_practice_guide_UK_2006.pdf

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