Yanko
[ˈjæŋkoʊ]Meaning
diminutive of Yoan; in English an Americanized spelling of Janko
Background Story
Yanko is a diminutive of Yoan. Its feminine forms are Yanka, Yoana, Ioana and Ivana, and Yankov and Yankova are surnames formed from it. In English it is an Americanized spelling of Janko.
Variations
Yanko, Janek, Yan
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