Blanka (given name)

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Blanka
GenderFeminine
Language(s)Czech, Hungarian, Slovak
Name day October 7, December 1 Poland October 25 Hungary
Origin
Language(s)French
MeaningWhite, fair
Other names
Cognate(s)Blanche
Anglicisation(s)Blanche
Related namesBianca, Bianka, Blanca

Blanka is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:

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