Elke name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 16th, 2023
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old High German, Scandinavian, Germanic, Old Provençal and Hebrew
Usage: German, Frisian, Low German, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: el-kah
Meaning: Happiness, Luck and Noble
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What does Elke mean?

Famous girl name Elke has its origin in Scandinavian, Hebrew, Old Provençal, Old High German and Germanic, meaning of Elke is "Happiness, Luck or Noble" is used principally in Frisian, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, German, Finnish and Low German.

Elke is variant of Elike. Elike is German and Frisian cognate of Eileke. Also Elike is German and Frisian equivalent of Alike. Elke is a form of customary and perennial Adelaide.

Adelaide is version of immutable and lofty Adela. Adelaide is form of Adelheid in French language. Also Adelaide is Nordic cognate of Adélaïde. Adelaide means Noble and Fight and Of a Noble Kind is originated from Old High German and Germanic..

Elke is German and Frisian cognate of Alka. Elke is celebrated on July 11th.

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How do I pronounce Elke?

The two syllabled name Elke is commonly pronounced as el-kah. Some people pronounce it as e-lke or el-ke.

Variants of Elke

Adalheidis, Adaliz, Adelais, Elka, Adelaide, Elike, Adela, Adelheid, Adélaïde, Adalayde, Alline, Aleit, Eline, Adelice, Alike, Alka, Alberta, Alexandra

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How popular is the name Elke?

Elke used to be a common name in Belgium, first appeared in 1995 and over 928 babies have been given the name in 18 years. When at the peak of its usage in 1996,.

After 18 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Elke is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1953 and was able to reach the top 2000 names.

In 1968, it ranked 1267th when 75 girl were named Elke. Over 1060 babies in United States have been named Elke.

Elke is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, in use since 1998, peaked in 2005 when it ranked 2682nd.

Also, in France, it has been in use since 1942 and achieved its top most rank of 383 in 1944. However things change on global perspective, Elke is extremely popular in Germany where every 1 in 300 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Austria and Netherlands. At least, 530000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our findings.

YearRankBirths
2018136936
2017106249
2016107839
2015108349
2014802314
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Elke in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands5112251255
Finland000108
Sweden511220127
Norway5114893
Denmark10480

Numerological analysis of Elke

You can live your dream life only if you put your mind to it. You are an attractive person with an impressive character and formed life values. You appreciate an educated man. You are one yourself. Self-doubt won't help you realize your goals. Self-confidence and self-reliance will. It's time you realize that your life success and accomplishments don't depend on other people and their opinion of you but on you and your opinion of yourself.

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Sibling Names for Elke

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Famous people named Elke

  • Elke Schmitter, German journalist and novelist
  • Elke Sommer, German actress
  • Elke Clijsters, former professional female tennis player
  • Elke Krystufek, Austrian conceptual artist
  • Elke Roex, Belgian
  • Elke Krauß in Zimmermädchen machen es gern as Actress
  • Elke Nagold in Oldtimer as Actress
  • Elke Maravilha in Pixote: A Lei do Mais Fraco as Actress
  • Elke Boltenhagen in Sie und er im Rausch der Wollust as Actress
  • Elke Deuringer in Jagdrevier der scharfen Gemsen as Actress
  • Elke Neidhardt Elke Cordelia Neidhardt was an actress and director of German-Australian opera and theater.
  • Elke Aberle acted in movie Wer zuletzt lacht, lacht am besten
  • Elke Arendt, from 1964 musical movie Jazz und Jux in Heidelberg, who characterized the N.
  • In 1970 romance movie, The Five Minute Kiss, Elke Cole portrayed N.
  • Elke Haltaufderheide, from 1972 horror flick Nachtschatten, who played Elena Berg.
  • Elke Heinbücher characterized central character of Natascha van der Delft and Elisabeth Stauff in 1991 flick Europa will sterben.
  • In 1998, Elke Gschwindl played the role of N in drama film Slidin' - Alles bunt und wunderbar.

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