Femke as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Femke

What is the meaning of the name Femke ?

The baby name Femke is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfɛm.kə/ (FEM-kuh).

Femke is Dutch in Origin.

Femke is a Frisian-Dutch feminine given name formed with the diminutive suffix -ke, characteristic of West Frisian. Its stem Fem- links to Frisian names Fenna and Femme, traced to the Germanic element fridu “peace, protection”; the sense is often rendered as “little peaceful one” or “dear peace.” Pronunciation: FEM-kuh.

In use across Friesland and the northern Netherlands, Femke was largely regional before gaining wider popularity nationwide in the late 20th century, now well established in Dutch and Flemish name charts and also seen in northern Germany. Notable bearers include politician Femke Halsema and Olympic swimmer Femke Heemskerk. Variant forms and diminutives include Fem, Femmie/Femmy, Femmieke, and the related names Fenna and Fenne; masculine cognates are Femme and Fem. The -ke ending gives an affectionate, homely tone typical of Frisian naming.