Folke name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 17th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German, Germanic and Old Norse
Usage: English, German, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Folke f(o)-lke
Meaning: Army and Chief
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What does Folke mean?

Folke's meaning is People or Chief is largely used in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, German and English, a gender insensitive name is of Old Norse, Germanic and Old High German origin. Folke is variation of lofty Volker.

Meaning of Volker is Army, War Band and Warrior is notably used in German came from Old High German and Germanic.. Folke is Swedish equivalent of Folki.

How do I pronounce Folke?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Folke is f(o)-lke. The name can also be pronounced as fol-ke or fol-kuh.

Variants of Folke

Folk, Volker, Fokko, Fulke, Folki

Names that rhyme with Folke

How popular is the name Folke?

A common name in Sweden having over 607 recievers in 4 years of usage. When at its peak in 2018, 158 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 91st position.

Folke is a rare baby name in United States there is very thin chances of it still being given. Also, Folke is a familiar name in Germany. As per our research, over 4000 babies have been bestowed Folke around the globe.

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What numerology tells about Folke?

You have a great sense of humor and it's probably not the first time you hear it. Your spirituality matters to you. This is why you seem so distant from time to time. You don't have to step over people to get to the top. You want to be the boss in every situation. Almost every celebrity has the number 22 as their destiny number. You hate waking up at the same time in the morning if you don't have to.

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  •  Sigga - Originated from Germanic, Sigga is predominantly used in Faroese, Danish and English and a gender insensitive name, Sigga means "Peaceful Victory or Powerful Silence"
  •  Mata - Eminent and Vintage Matas origin is Hebrew is used in Sikh and Swedish given to both genders, meaning of Mata is "God's Gift or Mother"
  •  Alwine - Frequently Used and Classy girl name Alwine is used mainly in Swedish, Finnish and Danish which originated from Latin, Germanic and Old High German, meaning of Alwine is "Friend, Noble Friend or Alb Which Means Elf Supernatural Being"
  •  Toa - Recent and Creative and adventurous Toa notably is used in Finnish, English and Swedish, meaning of Toa is "A Brave-Hearted Woman" used as a unisex name came from Polynesian
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Sibling Names for Folke

Looking for sibling names that go well with the baby name Folke? Here are some suggestions for both boys and girls that will complement Folke's unique Scandinavian origin and meaning. Whether you're looking for traditional or modern options, these sibling names are sure to inspire your search.

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Famous people named Folke

  • Folke Rogard, Swedish lawyer, chess official, player and arbiter
  • Folke Johansson Ängel, was Archbishop of Uppsala, Sweden
  • Folke Rabe, Swedish composer
  • Folke K. Skoog, Swedish-born American plant physiologist
  • Folke Mellvig, Swedish writer and screenwriter
  • Folke Ekström, Swedish International Master of chess and of correspondence chess
  • Folke Johnson, Swedish sailor
  • Folke Eriksson, Swedish water polo player
  • Folke Bernadotte, Swedish diplomat and nobleman
  • Folke Alnevik, former Swedish sprinter
  • Folke Jansson, Swedish athlete who specialized in the triple jump
  • Folke Sandström, Swedish Army officer and horse rider
  • Folke Frölén, Swedish horse rider
  • Folke Bohlin, Swedish sailor
  • Folke Wassén, Swedish sailor
  • Folke Erbo in movie Farbror Bl�s nya b�t as Composer
  • Folke Asplund portrayed the leading character of Göte Pilander in 1978 movie Bomsalva.

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