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The baby name Anneke is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'Dutch': '/ˈɑnəkə/ (AH-nuh-kuh)', 'English': '/ˈænəkə/ (AN-uh-kuh)'}.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Pronunciation: {'Dutch': '/ˈɑnəkə/ (AH-nuh-kuh)', 'English': '/ˈænəkə/ (AN-uh-kuh)'}

What is the meaning of the name Anneke ?

The baby name Anneke is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'Dutch': '/ˈɑnəkə/ (AH-nuh-kuh)', 'English': '/ˈænəkə/ (AN-uh-kuh)'}.

Anneke is in Origin.

Anneke is a Dutch and Frisian diminutive of Anne/Anna, built with the affectionate -ke suffix common in the Low Countries and Low German dialects. Ultimately it goes back to Hebrew Hannah, "grace" or "favor," so Anneke carries the same meaning with a warm, familiar tone. The name is also used in Flemish and Afrikaans, where the -ke ending remains a popular stylistic marker.

Records show Anneke in 16th-17th century baptismal registers across the Netherlands and northern Germany, and it has persisted as a stand-alone given name into modern times. Usage peaked in parts of the Netherlands and saw notable mid-20th-century popularity in South Africa. Variant and related forms include Anke, Annika/Anika, Anneken/Annecke, and the Dutch Annetje, alongside the base names Anna and Anne. Common short forms are Anne and Annie, while spelling stays largely stable as Anneke.

Anneke has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Anneke

Anneke von der Lippe Actor · Born 1964 · Norway Anneke von der Lippe is a Norwegian actor best known for her role in the TV series 'The Heavy Water War'. She has also appeared in films like 'Pan' and 'The Warrior's Heart', showcasing her versatile acting skills.

Anneke – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
NL Girls 0 #17 8,720 5,933
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
ID 0 #37 3 2,238
ID Girls 0 #96 7 3,319
NL 0 #106 400 2,481
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
NA Girls 0 #209 16 7,146
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
Canada Girls 2023 #274 6 2,824
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
ZA 0 #290 158 14,421
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
DK Girls 0 #307 10 7,429
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
Germany 0 #411 27 2,542
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA Girls 0 #514 895 25,928
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
SG Girls 0 #627 6 18,916
IL Girls 0 #642 4 11,648
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
Germany Girls 0 #686 154 4,949
Finland Girls 2026 #732 7 3,895
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Girls 2023 #910 5 8,600
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
NL Boys 0 #922 30 5,873
Spain Girls 0 #963 21 5,561
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,269 4 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,421 26 9,415

Anneke is popular in 42 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
AE
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BO

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People also ask about Anneke

Anneke is predominantly a girl's name.
Anneke is a 3 syllable name, pronounced {'Dutch': '/ˈɑnəkə/ (AH-nuh-kuh)', 'English': '/ˈænəkə/ (AN-uh-kuh)'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Anke, Anne, Annike, Annika, Anika and Annetje.
Yes — Anneke ranked #274 in Canada in 2023, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Anneke ranks highest in Canada (#274 in 2023).
Anneke's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #312 in 2013 to #274 in 2023 in Canada.
Yes — 1 notable people named Anneke are in our database, including Anneke von der Lippe (Actor).