The baby name Branka is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbranka/ (BRAN-kah).
Branka is Slavic in Origin.
The baby name Branka is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbranka/ (BRAN-kah).
Branka is Slavic in Origin.
Branka is a South Slavic feminine name from the Slavic root bran- “to defend, protect.” It serves as the feminine of Branko and a clipped form of Branislava (bran “defense” + slava “glory”), yielding the meaning “glorious defender” or “protector.” The name is common in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Slovenia, and appears in Czech and Slovak usage tied to Branislava.
Its popularity rose during the mid‑20th century in the former Yugoslavia and endures through figures such as actress Branka Katić and writer Branka Jurca. Variants and diminutives include Brankica and Brana; related full forms and cognates are Branislava, Bronisława (Polish), and Bronislava (Russian/Czech/Slovak). Masculine counterparts are Branko and Branislav. Note: in Czech/Slovak bránka means “small gate,” and Portuguese Branca means “white,” but both are etymologically distinct.
| Branka Veselinović Branka Veselinović was a Serbian actress best known for her work in theater and film. She had a long and distinguished career, appearing in productions such as 'The Marathon Family' and 'The Red Peony'. Her contributions to the arts made her a beloved figure in Serbian culture. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS | Girls | 0 | #27 | 298 | 1,651 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #31 | 1,445 | 3,687 |
| CY | 0 | #60 | 1 | 1,632 | |
| RS | 0 | #63 | 23 | 923 | |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| SI | 0 | #66 | 14 | 1,612 | |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #79 | 112 | 2,769 |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| HR | 0 | #99 | 96 | 2,081 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #122 | 4 | 3,755 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #150 | 5 | 2,277 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #151 | 3 | 3,773 |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #188 | 3 | 4,850 |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #247 | 3 | 6,293 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #249 | 10 | 3,997 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #274 | 153 | 1,885 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #325 | 5 | 7,429 |
| France | Girls | 1977 | #327 | 4 | 1,510 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #349 | 3 | 5,378 |
| BR | 0 | #359 | 2 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| Germany | 0 | #423 | 15 | 2,542 | |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #470 | 2 | 7,952 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #482 | 2 | 7,628 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #544 | 2 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #693 | 147 | 4,949 |
| IT | 0 | #703 | 12 | 4,183 | |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #911 | 45 | 5,933 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #912 | 4 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #928 | 14 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,270 | 177 | 9,415 |
Branka is popular in 40 countries — most recent births per country:
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