Снежанка

Bulgarian

Etymology

Снежа́на (Snežána, literally “evocative of snow”) +‎ -ка (-ka) (diminutive suffix)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [snɛˈʒa̟ŋkɐ]

Proper noun

Снежа́нка • (Snežánka) f

  1. (Slavic mythology) Snow Maiden (daughter-like companian of Дядо Коледа (Father Christmas)/Дядо Мраз (Father Frost))

Usage notes

The name is also given to the fairy tale character Snow White from the Brothers Grim's story “Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot”.

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