Girl name
Nieke name meaning
“victory”
Nieke is a feminine name commonly linked to “victory” through the Greek element nikē. It is also used as a Dutch short form of names such as Monique or Dominique. The victory meaning belongs to the Greek interpretation, while its Dutch use provides another route for the name.
What does Nieke mean?
Victory
In Indonesian: kemenangan
Origin and cultural usage of Nieke
Nieke is used as a Dutch short form of names such as Monique or Dominique and is also linked to names containing Greek nikē, 'victory'. The victory meaning applies to the latter interpretation.
How to pronounce Nieke
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦶꦲꦺꦏꦺ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮤᮈᮊᮨ |
Is Nieke a girl’s name?
Yes, Nieke is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nieke ranks #1,518 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nieke
Famous people named Nieke
- Nieke Karnaningroem · b. 1955
- Nieke Monika Kulsum · b. 1974
- Nieke Voniela Samsara · b. 1976
- Ny. Nieke Maulida Kurniasih · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Nieke
What is the meaning of Nieke?
Nieke means victory. Nieke is used as a Dutch short form of names such as Monique or Dominique and is also linked to names containing Greek nikē, 'victory'. The victory meaning applies to the latter interpretation.
Is Nieke a girl’s name?
Yes, Nieke is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Nieke have?
Nieke has 3 syllables (Ni-e-ke) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nieke?
Nieke ranks #1,518 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Nieke?
Notable people named Nieke include Nieke Karnaningroem, Nieke Monika Kulsum, Nieke Voniela Samsara.
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