Martina

Petra

Czech · “Petra is the feminine form of Peter, derived from the ancient Greek "Petros" meaning "rock" or "stone" — itself a translation of the Aramaic "Cephas," the name given by Jesus to his apostle Simon. The feminine form is used across Czech, Slovak, German, Dutch, and other European cultures. In Czech and Slovak it has been one of the most popular feminine names since the 1960s and is associated with a generation of dynamic, independent women.”

Veronika

Czech · “Veronika is the Czech, Slovak, Polish, and broader Slavic form of Veronica, from the Latin phrase "vera icon" meaning "true image" — a name that fused the Latin "verus" (true) with the Greek "eikon" (image). Saint Veronica, the woman who according to tradition wiped Jesus's face with a cloth on the way to Calvary and found his image miraculously imprinted on it, made this name deeply embedded in Catholic devotion. The name has also been interpreted as a Latinized form of the Greek Berenike.”

Marta

Polish · “Marta is a Polish, Czech, Slovak, and broader Slavic feminine name, the Slavic form of Martha, derived from the Aramaic "marta" meaning "lady" or "mistress of the house." In the New Testament, Martha of Bethany is the practical, hardworking sister of Mary and Lazarus who busies herself with household duties while Mary sits at Jesus's feet — making the name a byword for capable domestic virtue. It has been used in Poland, Czech Republic, and other Slavic countries since the medieval period.”

Lucie

“Lucie is the Czech and Slovak feminine form of Lucy, derived from the Latin "Lucia" from "lux" meaning "light." Saint Lucy of Syracuse (c. 283–304), a Sicilian martyr whose name-day falls on December 13 — once the longest night of the year in the Julian calendar — became associated with light in the darkness. In Czech tradition, Saint Lucie's Day is marked by folk customs involving young women dressed in white going house to house.”

Radovan

“Radovan is a South Slavic masculine name, common in Serbian, Croatian, Slovenian, and Czech cultures, composed of "rad" meaning "joy," "glad," or "to please" and "van" from "vane" or the old Slavic suffix indicating characteristics — thus "joyful," "he who brings joy," or "glad one." It is an authentically Slavic name with no Christian etymological root, representing the pure naming tradition of pre-Christian Slavic culture that survived into the modern era.”

Zbynek

“Zbyněk is a Czech masculine given name. It is the Czech equivalent of the Polish Zbigniew, derived from the Old Slavic elements zbyti meaning "to get rid of" and gnev meaning "anger" — thus "one who has rid himself of anger" or "dispeller of wrath." The name has been in use in Bohemia since the medieval period.”

Vlastimil

“Vlastimil is a Czech masculine given name of Slavic origin, composed of the elements vlast meaning "homeland," "native land," or "property" and mil meaning "gracious," "dear," or "beloved." Thus the name means "one who loves his homeland" or "dear to the fatherland." It is a specifically Czech name, rarely found outside Bohemia and Moravia.”

Bohumil

“Bohumil is a Czech and Slovak masculine given name of Slavic origin, composed of the elements boh (God) and mil (dear, gracious, beloved). It means "dear to God" or "beloved by God." Its feminine equivalent is Bohumila. The name is specifically Czech and Slovak in character, though related forms like the Polish Bogumił exist in other Slavic languages.”

Milan

“Milan is a South and West Slavic masculine name derived from the Slavic root "mil" meaning "grace," "favor," or "dear." As a short form of compound names like Miloslav or Milenko, it conveys the idea of one who is gracious or beloved. The name is widely used in Czech, Slovak, Serbian, Croatian, Slovenian, and Bulgarian cultures, and is internationally associated with the Czech-French author Milan Kundera.”