Lenka

Lenka Meaning & Origin

About Lenka
The name Lenka is of Slavic origin and is predominantly used in Czech and Slovak cultures. It is a diminutive form of the name Helena, which means "bright" or "shining" in Greek. Lenka carries a similar meaning, often interpreted as "bright one" or "torchbearer." It is a feminine name that conveys qualities of radiance, illumination, and brilliance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lenka are female.

Lenka Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 11.11% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 NG K AH0
🌐 IPA
/lenka*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lenka in Braille

Here's how to represent Lenka in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Lenka in braille

How to Spell the Name Lenka in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Lenka using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Lenka in sign language

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