Meike

The first name Meike is a diminutive of Maria, which has its origin in the North Frisian language. This, in turn, derives from the Hebrew Mirjam. The meanings of the name are diverse and include among others 'the beloved', 'the one loved by God', 'the fertile', 'the rebellious', 'the beautiful', 'the one coming from the sea', as well as 'the star of the sea'.

What does the name Meike mean?

Meike is a North Frisian diminutive of the name Maria, which traces back to the Hebrew Mirjam. The meanings are rich and vary between 'the beloved', 'the one loved by God', 'the fertile', 'the rebellious', 'the beautiful', and more. The exact origins of the name are not definitively clarified, but potential roots come from Old Aramaic, Old Hebrew, and Ancient Egyptian. These include terms like mirjam for 'bitterness' (Old Aramaic) and various Hebrew words such as mar for 'drop' or yam for 'sea'. Additionally, Meike is considered a Low German-Frisian diminutive of names beginning with 'Mein-', which can mean 'the powerful' or 'the strong'. In some regions of Lower Saxony, Meike is also used as a Low German word for girl. The name Maria and its derived forms are the most widely used Christian female names, with Meike also known in variants such as Maike, Maika, Meika, and other forms. The name is primarily known through the mother of Jesus, which gives it a symbolic meaning of deep, unconditional love.

Where does the name Meike come from?

The name Meike has its roots in Old Hebrew and Ancient Egyptian. It means among other things 'the fertile' and 'the rebellious'. Relevant

How do you pronounce Meike?

The pronunciation of the name Meike is two syllables and dynamic. It is pronounced as 'Mai-ke' [ˈmaɪ̯kə], with the diphthong in the middle providing a lively sound. The ending '-ke' gives the name a clear, bouncy finish, making Meike appear friendly and vibrant.

When is the name day of Meike?

The name days for Meike are January 1, January 30, February 2, February 11, July 6, August 15, and September 12.

Popularity

Meike is one of the popular first names in Germany. The name currently ranks 2,723rd in the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2006 at 169th place. In the last ten years, Meike has been given as a first name about 260 times, placing it at 1,354th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 1,083rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Maiki / Maikäfer / Mailand / Maukie / Meche / Mei / Meikchen / Meikelein / Meikelinchen / Meikemaus / Meiki / Meikideiki / Meikiki / Meikilein / Meikilidi / Meikilini / Meikosch / Meikss / Meikö / Mieke / Mikesch / Muck / Schleiklei

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Famous people

• Meike Anlauff (German singer)
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• Meike Niemeyer (film director from Germany)
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