Riekje
Fact sheet
- Name
- Riekje
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The girl's name Riekje is a Frisian-Dutch pet form of Rieke. The meanings are 'the ruler', 'the wealthy', and also 'the mighty'.
What does the name Riekje mean?
The girl's name Riekje is a Frisian-Dutch pet form of Rieke. The meanings are 'the ruler', 'the wealthy', and also 'the mighty'. Its origin lies in the Old High German term rihhi meaning 'rich', 'powerful', 'high', 'the power', 'the rule', and 'the ruler'. Additionally, the name is also seen as a shortened variant of Friederike, Henrike, or Ulrike.
Where does the name Riekje come from?
Etymology Riekje is a female first name of Old High German origin meaning 'the ruler'. Old High German
How do you pronounce Riekje?
Riekje is pronounced like 'Riek-ye'.
When is the name day of Riekje?
The name day for Riekje is on May 8 and September 18.
Popularity
Riekje is a rare name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2007 at 1,198th. In the last ten years, Riekje has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 6,382nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,884th.
Nicknames & pet names
Rey
Similar first names
Famous people
- Riekje Weber (German politician)
Frequently asked questions about the name Riekje
What does the name Riekje mean?
Riekje means 'the ruler', 'the wealthy', and 'the mighty'.
Where does the name Riekje come from?
The name Riekje has Old High German roots and derives from the term 'rihhi', which means 'rich' or 'powerful'.
How popular is the name Riekje?
Riekje is a traditional name in the Frisian and Dutch regions, but not very common in German-speaking areas.