The name "Manko" is a Ukrainian name derivative with the suffix "-ko." It originates from ancient Slavic names such as Manimir or Manislav. There is also a version suggesting that this name has Hebrew roots and is related to the calendar name Emmanuel. The earliest record of the name "Manko" dates back to 1411, where it mentions a gentleman Manko Ardieievich. Other references appear in 1565 - Manko Pereleshenko, as well as in 1600 - Manko Fedorenko, who lived in the city of Kharkiv.