Снежанка

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Bulgarian

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Etymology

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Снежа́на (Snežána, literally evocative of snow) +‎ -ка (-ka) (diminutive suffix)

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Снежа́нка (Snežánkaf

  1. (Slavic mythology) Snow Maiden (daughter-like companian of Дядо Коледа (Father Christmas)/Дядо Мраз (Father Frost))

Usage notes

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The name is also given to the fairy tale character Snow White from the Brothers Grim's story “Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot”.