Bulgarian · Macedonian · Croatian

Iskra

Pronounced EES-kraShare

Meaning: Spark

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Iskra is the word for a spark in several South Slavic languages. Its brief form and vivid literal meaning give it an energetic nature association without needing an invented longer gloss.

Nicknames

  • Iska

Spellings & variants

  • Iskrica

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Iskra comes from Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Croatian.

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