Anke name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 8th, 2023
Gender: Girl
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: German, Frisian, Dutch, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: a-nke
Meaning: He (God) Was Gracious, Grace and Mercy
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What does Anke mean?

Notably used in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, German, Dutch, Frisian and Finnish darling, Anke is used as a girl name, meaning of Anke is "He (God) Was Gracious, Grace or Mercy" came from Hebrew.

Anke is short version of Anna. Anna is variation of Hanna [11] [12] [13] [14]. Also Anna is variation of Germanic Names Beginning with Arn-. Anna is equivalent of Channah or Hannah in Latin and Greek languages.

Anna's meaning is Grace, God has Shown Favour and God has Favoured Me is rooted from Hebrew and Old Greek. Anke is equivalent of Anneke in German language. The name is celebrated on July 26th.

How do I pronounce Anke?

The two syllabled name Anke is commonly pronounced as a-nke. It can also be pronounced as an-ke.

Variants of Anke

Anneke, Anika, Annie, Annika, Anicke, Anaca, Ani, Annielee, Ann, Anna, Anne, Aneka

How popular is the name Anke?

A common name in Belgium having over 1349 recievers in 21 years of usage. At its zenith in 1999, the moniker grabbed the 59th spot and 149 baby girls were given the name.

Anke is a rare baby name in United States there is very thin chances of it still being given. And also in England and Wales and also in France. But an extremely popular name in Germany where every 1 in 500 have the name.

At least, 220000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our findings.

YearRankBirths
196974695

Facts

Anke in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands53052221130
Sweden53011421
Norway5305476
Denmark501150

What numbers say about Anke?

You are dominant in your circle of friends. Handling the problems and life situations of others keeps you distracted from your own. What fulfills your soul is your professional success. You are a person of many talents but prefer to play on the safe side when it comes to earning profits. You take things too seriously and it makes you nervous when something doesn't go as planned. To have no 6 as your soul urge number means you are focused on inner healing.

Other names similar to Anke, for would be moms

  •  Werner - Illustrous and Evergreen boy name Werner is used principally in Norwegian, Icelandic and Danish has its origin in Old High German and Germanic, meaning of Werner is "Protect or Armed or Leaning Against the Trunk of the Warning"
  •  Lettie - Dominant and Conifer Old Greek and Latin Lettie means "Allesse or Joy" is a baby girl name is used principally in Danish, German and English. In 1924, admired Lettie was the 491st most popular name on the list of baby girl names in United States
  •  Jacques - Customary and Perpetual Jacques is originated from Hebrew is used as a gender-neutral name, Jacques means "Holder of the Heel or Supplanter" is notably used in Swedish and Danish
  •  Robbe - Illustrous Robbe commonly is used in Dutch is of Old High German origin, meaning of Robbe is "Bright or Fame" is a gender-neutral name
  •  Skyler - Famous unisex name Skyler has its origin in Dutch, meaning of Skyler is "Student or Scholar" is used mostly in English

Sibling Names for Anke

If you are looking for baby names that complement the name "Anke," you have landed in the right place. The following list comprises some of the unique and lovely sibling names that go well with Anke, giving your children an excellent start to life.

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Famous people named Anke

  • Anke Pietrangeli, South African singer
  • Anke Wagner,
  • Anke Reschwam Schulze, German cross country skier
  • Anke Feller, retired German sprinter
  • Anke Huber, German retired professional tennis player
  • Anke Engelke, Canadian-German comedian
  • Anke Eißmann, German illustrator and graphic designer
  • Anke Van dermeersch, Belgian politician
  • Anke Rijnders, former butterfly and freestyle swimmer
  • Anke Behmer, former East German athlete
  • Anke Wild, member of the Women's National Team that won the silver medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics
  • Anke Möhring, former freestyle swimmer from East Germany,
  • Anke Wischnewski, German former luger
  • Anke Frederick in Bingo as Actress
  • Anke Baier-Loef, Anke Baier Maiden,, is an old German ice speed skater.
  • Writer Anke Apelt, renowned for tvMovie Bis dass dein Tod uns scheidet
  • Anke Fabré played the vital role of Edith in 1997 comedy, horror flick Premutos - Der gefallene Engel.
  • Anke Helsen, from 2006 adventure, family flick Piet Piraat en het vliegende schip, who portrayed the Stien Struis.
  • In 1969 comedy movie, Pudelnackt in Oberbayern, Anke Syring portrayed Annemarie.
  • In 2019 drama, romance movie, Gut gegen Nordwind, Anke Fuenfstueck portrayed Pregnant Woman.

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