Paraska
A shortened or affectionate form of Paraskoviya, derived from the same Greek roots meaning "preparation" or "Friday".
Meaning and origin
Paraska is a Ukrainian diminutive and everyday form of the longer name Paraskoviya.
How to pronounce Paraska
| Ukrainian (Ukraine) | pah-rah-SKAH /pɑrɑˈskɑ/ |
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