Yanko
[ˈjæŋkoʊ]Meaning
a diminutive form of the given name Jan or John, meaning 'God is gracious'
Background Story
The name Yanko is of Slavic origin, commonly used in countries like Bulgaria and Serbia. It is often a nickname for people named Yan or John, which has biblical roots.
Variations
Yanko, Janek, Yan
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