Perka

English
"little Peter"

Perka Origin and Meaning

The name Perka is a boy's name.

Perka is an uncommon masculine name with possible roots in several Eastern European languages. In Hungarian, similar names may relate to words meaning 'spark' or 'ember,' suggesting vitality and energy. Alternatively, it could derive from diminutive forms of names like Peter in Slavic languages or represent a surname that has transitioned to first-name usage. The name has a distinctive brevity and strength with its crisp consonants balanced by the ending vowel. Perka remains extremely rare in English-speaking countries but may have regional significance in parts of Eastern Europe. Its uniqueness offers an opportunity for a child to have a name without common associations or preset expectations. The name's concise, two-syllable structure makes it accessible despite its rarity.