German · Dutch

Imke

Pronounced IM-kuhShare

Meaning: Whole or great, through Ime

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Imke is a Frisian, Dutch and Low German affectionate form of Ime. The older irmin element concerns wholeness or greatness, the same name-building tradition seen in Emma.

Nicknames

  • Imi

Spellings & variants

  • Imme
  • Ymke

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

  • Short
  • Modern
  • Works everywhere

Origins

Imke comes from German and Dutch.

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