Femke
Femke is a girls' name of Dutch origin meaning “little girl, peace.” A Frisian diminutive meaning 'little girl,' Femke is distinctly Dutch/Frisian.
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how do you pronounce Femke?
FEM-kuh
where does the name Femke come from?
A West Frisian name, a diminutive of Fem or Femme, pet forms of a longer name, possibly Fredemar: little Fem.
It became nationally prominent through Femke Halsema, the first female mayor of Amsterdam. The name has a friendly, spirited quality typical of Dutch diminutive names.
the history of Femke
Femke spread beyond its native Friesland around 1960 and peaked in 1980 and 2001. More than 26,000 women in the Netherlands and Belgium bear it, and it is also used in northwest Germany.
who are famous people named Femke?
- Femke Halsema (first female mayor of Amsterdam)
- Femke Bol (Dutch Olympic athlete)
what are the nicknames and variants of Femke?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Femke?
what names go well with Femke?
Sibling names that share Femke's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Femke
What does the name Femke mean?
Femke means “little girl, peace”.
What is the origin of the name Femke?
Femke comes from the Dutch naming tradition. Related forms include Fem and Femme.
How popular is the name Femke?
Femke has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Femke a boy or girl name?
Femke is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Femke?
Femke is pronounced FEM-kuh, with 2 syllables.
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