Mineke

Mineke is a girl's name that is regarded as a Dutch short and pet form of Wilhelmine. Wilhelmine itself is the feminine variant of the name Wilhelma, which has its origin in Wilhelm. Figuratively, the name means something like "the strong-willed protector" or "the determined one in cover."

What does the name Mineke mean?

The meaning of the girl's name Mineke is interpreted as a Dutch short and pet form of Wilhelmine, a feminine form of the name Wilhelma, which is derived from Wilhelm. Figuratively, the name stands for "the strong-willed protector" as well as "the determined one in cover." The origins of the name lie in Old High German, derived from the elements willio, meaning "the will," "the determination," or "the desire," and helm, which denotes "the helmet," "the covering," "the cover," or "the protection." Other variants include Wilhelmina, Wilma, Minken, Minka, Mine, Minea, and Mina.

Where does the name Mineke come from?

The name Mineke has its roots in Old High German and means something like "the strong-willed protector." The

How do you pronounce Mineke?

Mineke is pronounced approximately as 'Min-ne-ke'.

When is the name day of Mineke?

Mineke's name day is celebrated on January 6, April 6, May 21, May 28, July 2, and September 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Mineke is a rather rare name. In 2012, it reached the 3,656th place on the list of the most common female first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Mineke was given as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 10,750th. In the last ten years, there have been no newborns given this name. Information on the global popularity and rankings of Mineke in various countries is also available.

Famous people

• Mineke Schipper (author)