Bulgarian edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

Proper noun edit

Снежа́нка (Snežánkaf

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

Usage notes edit

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