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,Political,Passive,Partnership,Pensive

R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful

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

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

K: Karma,Kind,Kundalini,Karate

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsessive

V: Versatility,Vexing,Vivacious,Variety

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

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.