Sielke
Fact sheet
- Name
- Sielke
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The name Sielke, a Northern German variant, means 'woman from the family of the Caecilii' and is identical to Silke.
What does the name Sielke mean?
The meaning 'woman from the family of the Caecilii' is identical to that of Silke, with Sielke representing the Northern German spelling.
Where does the name Sielke come from?
The name has Scandinavian roots.
How do you pronounce Sielke?
Ziel-ke
Popularity
In Belgium, the name Sielke has held the 5,600th place in the official ranking of the most common first names since 1995. A total of 17 girls have been named this since 1995. In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, there is a varied distribution: In Germany, Sielke is 100% found in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. In Austria, 50% of the bearers of the name are in Lower Austria and 50% in Upper Austria.
Frequently asked questions about the name Sielke
What does the name Sielke mean?
Sielke means 'woman from the family of the Caecilii' and thus has the same meaning as Silke, with Sielke being the Northern German variant.
Where does the name Sielke come from?
The name Sielke has Scandinavian roots and is particularly common in Northern Germany.
How popular is the name Sielke?
Sielke is rather rare in Germany and has lost popularity in recent years, yet it remains a charming and individual choice.