Danka

Danka is a Slavic feminine given name functioning as a diminutive of Daniela or, in some traditions, of Dana, both of which trace back ultimately to the Hebrew name meaning God is my judge. It is widely used as an affectionate short form in Czech, Slovak, Polish, and South Slavic languages, where diminutive endings carry warmth and familiarity rather than marking a name as informal. The name shares its roots with Daniel and Danielle, and closely related pet forms include Danka's siblings Danica and Dani.