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: Particular,Pensive,Political,Partnership,Passive

R: Resourceful,Rational,Restless,Reason

A: Assertive,Argumentative,Aggressive,Angry,Action,Ambitious

S: Sex,Social Standing,Security,Sensuality,Status,Success,Solidity

K: Kind,Kundalini,Karma,Karate

O: Obsolete,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsessive,Obstinate

V: Versatility,Variety,Vexing,Vivacious

J: Joy,Journal,Judicial,Justice,Journey,Jester

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.