Minka

The name Minka is Slovenian and the meaning of Minka is ‘resolute’ or ‘strong’. It was traditionally given as a sign of admiration to somebody who was seen as strong-willed and intelligent. The name Minka also has Polish roots, as the name can be translated as meaning 'gilded helmet'. This meaning refers to the helmet being covered with gold, which has historically been seen as one of the most precious metals. Gold was typically a symbol of strength, power and riches, so the name Minka was seen as a name that deserved respect. Therefore 'strong' not only refers to their mental strength but also to their physical strength and ability. There are also many other variations to this name such as Mynkah, Mynka, Minkah, Min, and Minky.

Gender

Girl

Origin

Polish

Numerology

M is for melody, the song of life.

I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.

N is for nice, need I say more?

K is for kid, the child within.

A is for able, for you surely are.

Lucky

Minka lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Minka in Pop Culture

• Grover Underwood satyr in the Percy Jackson series
• Grover Muldoon character from the movie “Silver Streak”
• Minka Kropotkin Tommy's grandmother on animated series Rugrats
• Minka Singer character in 'The Storyteller' by Jodi Picoult
• Minka character in comic opera "Le roi malgré lui" by Emmanuel Chabrier