Maike

The female first name Maike is a Frisian and Low German diminutive of the biblical name Maria, which originally derives from the Hebrew Mirjam. Translated into German, it means 'the plump one', 'the untamed one', 'the beautiful one', 'the bitter one', 'the beloved of God', 'the one coming from the sea', 'the drop of the sea', or 'the star of the sea'.

What does the name Maike mean?

The female first name Maike is a Frisian and Low German diminutive of the biblical name Maria, which originally derives from the Hebrew Mirjam. Translated into German, it means 'the plump one', 'the untamed one', 'the beautiful one', 'the bitter one', 'the beloved of God', 'the one coming from the sea', 'the drop of the sea', or 'the star of the sea'. The origins of Maike are not yet definitively clarified; the following numerous roots from Old Aramaic, Old Hebrew, or Ancient Egyptian are considered: mirjam the bitterness (Old Aramaic) mará (מָרָה) the bitterness (Old Hebrew) mar (מַר) the drop (Old Hebrew) môr (מֹר) the myrrh (Old Hebrew) yam (יָם) the sea (Old Hebrew) maor (מאור) the star, the light (Old Hebrew) mry beloved (Ancient Egyptian) rym to give (gift of God) (Old Hebrew) myr fruitful (Old Hebrew) róm (רוֹם) the height (Old Hebrew) meri (מְרִי) the stubbornness (Old Hebrew). Furthermore, Maike is also seen as a Frisian short form of names that begin with the element 'Mein-', meaning 'the powerful one', 'the strong one', or 'the mighty one', derived from Old High German magan or megin for 'the strength', 'the power', and 'the ability'. The name Maria and its original form Mirjam, along with their variants, are the most widely used Christian girl names. Other variants include Maika, Maiken, Maaike, Maaika, Meike, Meika, Maiki, Maikki, Majka, Majken, Majana, Mayke, and Mayken. The name became known through the mother of Jesus, and in this context, it is considered a symbol of pure and deep love.

Where does the name Maike come from?

Etymology Maike is a female first name of ancient Hebrew origin meaning 'the plump one' or 'the beautiful one'. Ancient Egyptian Old Aramaic Old Hebrew

How do you pronounce Maike?

Sound & pronunciation of Maike: The name Maike is two syllables and clearly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Mai-ke' [ˈmaɪ̯kə], with the diphthong 'ai' providing an open, lively sound at the beginning. The soft ending on '-ke' rounds off the name harmoniously. Maike sounds Nordic and modern - friendly, uncomplicated, and present.

When is the name day of Maike?

The name day of Maike is January 1, January 30, February 2, February 11, July 6, August 15, and September 12.

Popularity

Maike is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,740th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 1974, reaching 20th place. In the last ten years, Maike has been given as a first name about 500 times, placing it 850th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 681st.

Nicknames & pet names

Haike / Kiki / Mai / Maiglöckchen / Maik / Maika / Maikchen / Maikel / Maikelinchen / Maiken / Maiki / Maikies / Maikii / Maikiki / Maikileiki / Maikili / Maikmaik / Maiksen / Maiky / Maikäfer / Maimi / Maischi / Maix / Make / Makke / Maraicke / Mareikel / Mauke / Maukie / May / Mecki / Mieke / Miki / Moooike / Mücke

Similar first names

Majka

Famous people

• Maike Arlt (volleyball player from Germany)
• Maike Billitis (German actress)
• Maike Bollow (German actress)
• Maike Brückmann (German handball player)
• Maike Bruhns (German art historian)
• Maike Daniels (German handball player)
• Maike Dix (German athlete)
• Maike Evers (Australian model)
• Maike Friedrichsen (beach volleyball player from Germany)
• Maike Katrin Merkel (German singer)
• Maike Kühl (comedian from Germany)
• Maike Maja Nowak (German writer)
• Maike März (German handball player)
• Maike Nollen (rower from Germany)
• Maike Rosa Vogel (composer from Germany)
• Maike Schirmer (German handball player)
• Maike Schrader (German hockey player)
• Maike Seuren (football player from Germany)
• Maike Stöckel (German hockey player)
• Maike Stockel (hockey player)