Praskovja
Praskovja Name meanings & History
Derived from the Roman name Prisca, meaning "old-fashioned" or "ancient". Estonian transcription of Прасковья (see Praskovya). Praskovja is a beautiful and unique name that is steeped in Russian history and culture. It would be a great choice for parents who are interested in traditional names that have a modern twist.
Zodiac Sign of Praskovja: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra
Synonyms of Praskovja:
P: Partnership,Political,Particular,Passive,Pensive
R: Rational,Restless,Resourceful,Reason
A: Aggressive,Angry,Ambitious,Argumentative,Action,Assertive
S: Social Standing,Sensuality,Sex,Solidity,Security,Success,Status
K: Kind,Kundalini,Karate,Karma
O: Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obstinate,Obsolete,Organized
V: Versatility,Vexing,Variety,Vivacious
J: Joy,Justice,Journal,Journey,Jester,Judicial
Praskovja is:- a Delicate name
- a Rough name
- a Serious name
- a Urban name
Famous People
Praskovja Uvarova was a Russian noblewoman who became a renowned political activist during the reign of Catherine the Great in the late 18th century. Another notable namesake is Praskovya Ivanovna Osipova, a Russian soprano who performed in the Bolshoi Theatre during the mid-20th century.