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Origin: Italian

Meaning: white, pure

Bianka is a girl’s name of Italian origin, meaning “white, pure.” A variant of Bianca, this spelling is primarily used in Hungarian, Polish, Slovak, and German, and is a translation of the French “Blanche.” This elegant name is commonly associated with the character of Bianca in Shakespeare’s famous play, The Taming of the Shrew. One of the earliest strong female characters in literature, Bianca is a fiery role model for your little one to look up to. The name’s snow-white meaning is also fitting for winter babies.