Blind; heavenly; from the forest
Silka is a rare diminutive found in several European cultures. It most commonly serves as a German and Dutch diminutive of Cecilia, meaning 'blind,' or as a variant of Silvia, meaning 'from the forest.' In some Slavic contexts, it is associated with the word for 'strength.'
About 7 girls were named Silka in 2025.
German long jump competitor
A central character in historical fiction based on real-life survivor Cecilia Klein · Cilka's Journey
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
