Lykka

Lykka is a Swedish variant of the name Lykke, used for females. Translated, the name means 'the happy one' or 'the joyful one'.

What does the name Lykka mean?

Lykka, a female first name, represents a Swedish spelling of Lykke. It means 'the happy one' or 'the joyful one'. The origins of the name can be traced back to the Old Swedish word lycka and the Old Norwegian lycke, which mean 'joy', 'happiness', and 'cheerfulness'.

Where does the name Lykka come from?

The name Lykka has its roots in Old Norwegian and Old Swedish, where it carries the meaning 'the happy one'.

How do you pronounce Lykka?

The pronunciation of Lykka is clear and concise. The name is two syllables and is pronounced as 'Lyk-ka' [ˈlʏka]. The short ü sound gives it a bright, slightly tense tone. The double consonant -kk- structures the middle of the name, before the open -a gently fades away. This makes Lykka distinctive yet friendly - clear, rhythmic, and present.

When is the name day of Lykka?

The name day for Lykka is celebrated on April 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Lykka enjoys a certain level of popularity. The name currently ranks 2,723rd on the list of most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2010 at 1,015th place. Over the last ten years, Lykka has been given as a first name about 160 times, placing it at 1,892nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,825th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lyk / Lyki / Lykke / Lykki / Lyly / Lyscha / Lyschi / Zahnlykka

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