Reike

The name Reike is considered a variant of Reika, which serves as the feminine form of the name Reik or Reiko. The latter is an independent short form of names that begin with the element 'rihhi'.

What does the name Reike mean?

The first name Reike is a variant of Reika and is derived from Reik or Reiko, which are also considered independent short forms of names that begin with 'rihhi'. In a broader sense, it stands for 'the wealthy', 'the powerful', or 'the ruler'. The origins of the name lie in the Old High German term rihhi, which means 'rich', 'powerful', 'high', 'the power', 'the rule', and 'the ruler'. Reike may also represent a variant of the Slavic name Rajka, which is a diminutive form of the names Rachel, Raimunda, and Raissa. The name was particularly popular in the former GDR during the 1960s. Similar forms include Raika, Rayka, Reikja, Reyka, and Reykja.

Where does the name Reike come from?

The name Reike has its roots in Old High German and Old Saxon and means 'the wealthy'. The word is derived from the Old High German rihhi, which means rich, powerful, high, the power, the rule, and the ruler. The language is German.

How do you pronounce Reike?

Reike is pronounced like 'Rei-ke'.

When is the name day of Reike?

The name day for Reike is celebrated on January 7 and August 31.

Popularity

In Switzerland, the first name Reike ranks 20,962nd among the most common first names and is held by a total of 5 people.