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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Short form of names built on the element 'folk-,' meaning 'people'
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Pronunciation
- FOL-keh
Folke (FOL-keh) is an Old Norse name, a short form of names built on the element 'folk-,' which means 'people.' It has a soft, two-syllable sound that's easy to say and spell once you've heard it once.
Meaning & Origin of Folke
Meaning: Short form of names built on the element 'folk-,' meaning 'people'.
Origin: Old Norse.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Folke
FOL-kehIPA /ˈfɔlkə/
Popularity of Folke
Folke does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Folke mean?
Short form of names built on the element ‘folk-,’ meaning ‘people’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Folke?
Folke is pronounced FOL-keh (IPA: /ˈfɔlkə/).
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