Minka: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Origin
Polish (pet form)
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
MEEN-kah

Minka is a Polish (pet form) girl's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Minka

Origin: Polish (pet form).

A common claim: Minka means 'strong' or 'brave/resolute' Actually: There's no reliable source confirming 'strong' or 'brave' as the meaning — Minka looks like a pet form of a longer name rather than a word with its own independent meaning.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Minka

MEEN-kahIPA /ˈmʲiŋka/

Popularity of Minka

Lists That Include Minka

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