German · Dutch

Anke

Pronounced AHN-kuhShare

Meaning: Pet form of Anna and other An- names

  • Girl
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  • 2 syllables

The story

Anke is a Low German and Dutch affectionate form of Anna and related An- names. Its -ke ending belongs to a regional shortening pattern, rather than giving it an independent literal meaning.

Nicknames

  • Anni

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

  • Short
  • Soft
  • Works everywhere

Origins

Anke comes from German and Dutch.

Dutch

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Dutch and Danish short form of Susanna

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Flemish · German

Nele

Pet form of Cornelia

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Dutch

Merel

Blackbird

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Dutch

Anouk

Dutch and French pet form of Anna

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Arabic · Sanskrit · German

Lina

Tender; palm tree

Familiar
German

Minna

Courtly love; also short for Wilhelmina

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