Wemke

Wemke is a female first name from East Frisia and is a short form of Wilhelmina, which in turn derives from Wilhelm. It translates to "the strong-willed protector."

What does the name Wemke mean?

The name Wemke is an East Frisian short form of Wilhelmina, which has its origins in Wilhelm. It translates to "the strong-willed protector." The roots of the name lie in the Old High German terms willio, meaning "will," "determination," or "desire," and helm, meaning "helmet," "covering," "protection," or "shelter." Other variants include Wilhelmine, Wilhelma, Willa, Wilka, Wilja, and Wilba.

Where does the name Wemke come from?

The origin of the name Wemke traces back to Old High German roots and means "the strong-willed protector." The name is composed of the Old High German elements willio, meaning "will," "determination," or "desire," and helm, meaning "helmet," "covering," "protection," or "shelter." The language is Frisian, particularly East Frisian.

How do you pronounce Wemke?

Wemke is pronounced like 'Wem-ke'.

When is the name day of Wemke?

Wemke's name day is celebrated on several days: January 6, April 6, May 21, May 28, July 2, and September 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Wemke is a common first name. In 2022, it ranked 3,777th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Over the last ten years, Wemke has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,964th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,533rd. The global popularity and frequency of Wemke can be viewed in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Wemmi / Wäm / Wämbäm