Silke name meaning
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What does Silke mean?
Popular girl name Silke is originated from Latin which is used notably in German, Norwegian, Danish, Frisian, Low German, Swedish, Finnish and Dutch languages, Silke means "Blind, Indication of the Gender of Caecilier or Silk".
Silke is short of Cecilia. Also Cecilia is equivalent of Caecilia in Nordic language. Cecilia's meaning is Sixth, Indication of the Gender of Caecilier and Blind One is of Latin origin.
Silke is German and Frisian equivalent of Cäcilie.. Also Silke is German and Frisian equivalent of Celia. Also Silke is German and Frisian equivalent of Silke. Also Silke is equivalent of Caecilia in Frisian language.
How do I pronounce Silke?
The proper pronunciation of one syllabled Silke is ZILL-kuh. The pronunciation choose to emphasis on first ZILL syllable. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., s(i)-lke or sil-ke.
Variants of Silke
Caecilius, Cäcilie, Cecilia, Celia, Cacelia, Cecilie, Caelius, Caelia, Celeste, Celina, Ceilia, Selia, Lucelia, Celiana, Cilia
How popular is the name Silke?
Silke used to be a common name in Denmark, first appeared in 2010 and over 344 babies have been given the name in 2 years. When at the peak of its usage in 2010,.
After 2 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 2 times Also, In Belgium, Silke was once a common name since emerging in 1995 it has been given to over 3077 babies.
At its zenith in 1999,. However after 24 years, the name is on free fall on the charts.
Silke is a familiar baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 200 names.
Recently in 2018, 82 babies were given Silke and it reached its peak ranking, 173 on girl names chart. There are over 355 babies that have been given the name Silke in Netherlands.
Silke is an uncommon baby name in United States where it may not be used now. It had a short run of 4 years on England and Wales girl names chart.
Silke is a rare baby name in France and may not be used now and also in Denmark. Over 344 people have been named Silke in Denmark. But an extremely popular name in Germany where every 1 in 400 have the name.
According to our findings, over 250000 babies have been named Silke globally.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14495 | 6 |
| 1989 | 12357 | 5 |
| 1981 | 8121 | 7 |
| 1976 | 9278 | 5 |
| 1974 | 7677 | 6 |
Facts
Silke in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 91 | 18 | 3077 | 222 |
What numerology tells about Silke?
You are an intuitive person and can tell if someone's playing you or not. Your number reveals that you are the perfect match for professions like medicine, politics, the Secret Service, working with children, science and education, and marketing. You want to be the boss in every situation. You like your relationships build on trust and respect. You can easily adapt to new people and new environments.
Looking for names similar to Silke? Please go through the following names
- Marilina - Notably used in Danish and Swedish unheard-of, Marilina came from French, Hebrew and Egyptian, meaning of Marilina is "Modern and Wished for Child" is used as a girl name. Marilina is resultant of Marilyn.
- Sylvine commonly is used in French, meaning of Sylvine is "Forest" aimed at girls is of Latin origin
- Exuperi - Exuperi means "Surpass" is rooted from Latin language
- Hilarie - The uncommon unisex name Hilarie is of Latin origin, Hilarie means "Happy or Cheerful"
- Zea - Unusual Zea is used commonly in English, Zea means "Enlightened and Splendor" is of Arabic and Latin origin is bestowed upon girls. Zea is derivative of Zia.
Famous people named Silke
- Silke Möller, German athlete
- Silke Stokar von Neuforn, German politician
- Silke Schatz, artist based in Cologne
- Silke Gast, retired female javelin thrower from Germany
- Silke Braun, East German cross country skier
- Silke Schwager, Swiss cross country skier
- Silke Lichtenhagen, retired German sprinter
- Silke Renk, retired javelin thrower from Germany
- Silke Kraushaar-Pielach, German luger who competed from 1995 to 2008
- Silke Hörner, German former breaststroke swimmer
- Silke Müller, field hockey midfielder from Germany,
- Silke Spiegelburg, German pole vaulter
- Silke Rottenberg, former German football goalkeeper
- Silke Maiden in Spermageddon as Actress
- Silke Becu in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest as Actress
- Silke Sorenson in Bride of the Wind as Actress
- Silke Bodenbender in Bis nichts mehr bleibt as Actress
- Silke Dornow in TV series Verbotene Liebe as Actress
- In 1980, Silke Humel played the role of Barbara in drama film Ras le coeur!.
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- Popular Girl Names in Belgium (2007)
- Baby Names that mean Blind
- Baby Names that mean Silk