Blanka is from the Czech / Polish / Hungarian Blanka — Central European rendition of Blanche — from the Old French blanc (white). A modern American baby name in the broader Czech-Hungarian heritage aesthetic. Blanka is one of the foundational Czech + Hungarian + Polish feminine names. Blanche of Valois (Blanka z Valois, 1316-1348) was the foundational first wife of Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV + Queen of Bohemia — central to medieval Czech royal heritage. Notable modern bearers: Blanka Vlašić (born 1983) — foundational Croatian high jumper + World Champion 2007 + 2009 + Olympic silver Beijing 2008; Blanka Lipińska — Polish bestselling author + foundational 365 Days novel + Netflix film series. Foundational Czech + Hungarian + Polish + Croatian feminine name.
Featured throughout Czech-Hungarian heritage.
Blanka reduces to two.