Wolke
Fact sheet
- Name
- Wolke
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Wolke is a first name that is particularly common for girls in the Frisian and Low German regions. In the Netherlands and Sweden, it is also used for boys. The name is considered a short and affectionate form of various names that contain terms like "Wald" or "Walt/Waltan", such as Waldemar, Waldfried, Walburga, or Waltraud.
What does the name Wolke mean?
The name Wolke is primarily used as a girl's name, but it is also known as a boy's name in the Netherlands and Sweden. It is derived as a short form of names that contain the word "Wald" or "Walt/Waltan". In its meaningful sense, it stands for "the ruler", "the regent", or "the mistress". The roots of the name lie in Gothic, derived from the terms valdan, which means "to rule", and wald, which means "to govern" or "to command". However, the meaning has no relation to the German word "Wolke". In the German-speaking world, the name gained popularity through the actress Wolke Hegenbarth.
Where does the name Wolke come from?
The name Wolke has Germanic and Gothic roots and means "the ruler".
How do you pronounce Wolke?
The pronunciation of Wolke is phonetically appealing and consists of two syllables. The name is pronounced as "Wol-ke" [ˈvɔlkə], starting with a rounded o-sound that conveys a certain fullness. The consonant combination -lk- gives the name a solid character, while the final -e sounds soft. This makes Wolke appear calm and connected to nature, clearly defined yet gentle in its ending.
Popularity
In Germany, Wolke is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,210th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2008, reaching 933rd place. In the last ten years, the name has been given approximately 120 times as a first name, placing it 2,200th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,835th.
Nicknames & pet names
Cloudy / Regenwolke / Woke / Wolfgangina / Wolga / Wolka / Wolkativ / Wolkator / Wolkiane / Wolkina / Wolla / Wolle / Wolli / Wow / Wölfin / Wölkchen / Wölki / Wölky / Wöya
Similar first names
Famous people
- Lila Wolken (song by Ms Plantum)
- Staubwolke (material for new solar systems)
- Über den Wolken (song by Reinhard Mey)
- Unter den Wolken (song by die Toten Hosen)
- Wolke (meteorology) (gaseous water)
- Wolke 4 (song by Marvin Webb and Philipp Dittberner)
- Wolke Hegenbarth (actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Wolke
Where does the name Wolke come from?
The name Wolke has Germanic and Gothic roots and is found in various languages such as Frisian, Low German, Dutch, and Swedish.
What does the name Wolke mean?
Wolke means 'the ruler' and is derived from the Gothic terms valdan (to rule) and wald (to govern).
How popular is the name Wolke?
In the German-speaking world, the name has gained recognition through the actress Wolke Hegenbarth, but it is overall rather rare.