Yanka Name Meaning

"Yanka" is a gender-neutral name but is more commonly used for females. It is of Hebrew, Romanian, and Russian origin, and it's a diminutive of the name "Ioana" in Romanian or "Johanna" in other countries. The name Yanka essentially translates to "God is gracious."

In Russia and some Slavic countries, it's often used as a pet-name or diminutive for Yana or Yadviga. However, it is also appreciated as a distinct stand-alone name.