Meaning and history
Stanko is a South Slavic masculine diminutive and independent form of names beginning with Stan-, such as Stanislav. The element derives from a Slavic verb meaning “to stand,” “to become,” or “to establish.” In Stanislav it combines with slava, “glory,” but Stanko can function on its own. Notable bearers include Croatian poet Stanko Vraz and Serbian footballer Stanko Jurić. Its exact extended meaning depends on the original full name.