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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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