Origin and Meaning of Ivanka

God is gracious

Origin: Slavic - Ivanka is a diminutive form of the name Ivana, which is derived from the masculine name Ivan, ultimately originating from the Hebrew name Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן) meaning 'God is gracious'.

• Ivanka is particularly associated with Slavic cultures, especially among speakers of Czech, Slovak, and Croatian languages.
• In some cultures, the name is often used as a term of endearment for those named Ivana or other related variants.
• One of the most notable bearers of this name is Ivanka Trump, an American businesswoman and daughter of former U.S. President Donald Trump.
• The name Ivanka peaked in popularity in some Slavic countries during the late 20th century but is less common in English-speaking countries.
• Related names include Ivana and Ivan, with variations existing in different languages, such as Ivette (French) and Ivano (Italian).