Krinke

Krinke is a pet form of Quirine, which has its origins in the North Frisian language. Quirine is the feminine variant of the Dutch name Quirin, which goes back to Quirinus. Translated, the name means 'the spear bearer' or 'the lance wielder'.

What does the name Krinke mean?

Krinke is regarded as a North Frisian pet form of Quirine, a Dutch feminine form of the name Quirin, which traces back to Quirinus. The name can be directly translated as 'the spear bearer' or 'the lance wielder'. Its origin is found in the Sabine word quiris, meaning 'the spear' and 'the lance'. Other variants include Quirina, Quirinia, and Quirien.

Where does the name Krinke come from?

The etymology of Krinke shows that it is a feminine first name of Sabine origin, meaning 'the spear bearer'. The Sabine word quiris stands for 'the spear' or 'the lance'. The languages in which the name appears are Frisian and North Frisian.

How do you pronounce Krinke?

Krinke is pronounced like 'Krinken'.

When is the name day of Krinke?

The name day for Krinke is celebrated on March 30 and June 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Krinke is common in certain regions. The distribution shows that in Germany, 33.3% of the name is found in Lower Saxony and 66.7% in Schleswig-Holstein. In Austria, the name is found 100% in Styria. In Switzerland, Krinke is distributed with 25.0% in the cantons of Aargau, Basel-Stadt, Lucerne, and Nidwalden.

Famous people

• Krinke Rehberg (pseudonym) (author)