The baby name Funke is a Boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfʊŋkə/.
The baby name Funke is a boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfʊŋkə/.
Funke is German, Germanic in Origin.
Funke is a German surname-name whose root lies in the Germanic noun for a spark. Earliest attested forms include Old High German funcho or funko, later Middle High German vunke and funke, before modern German Funke. The literal sense is spark, especially a glowing particle from fire or metalwork; the older -o ending reflects a weak masculine noun, while the later final -e is the normal German shape.
As a hereditary surname Funke appears in medieval German records, with a knight of Rüdesheim noted in 1280. It could identify a smith working amid sparks, or serve as a nickname for a quick, lively person. Regional concentrations are reported in Baden, the Rhineland, and Pomerania, with spellings such as Funk, Funck, Funcke, Funcken, and Funken. As a given name it is rare and chiefly reflects transferred surname use, with no specific religious tradition attached.
| Funke Akindele-Bello Funke Akindele-Bello is a well-known Nigerian actor, most famous for her role in the hit TV series 'Jenifa's Diary'. She has also starred in popular films like 'Omo Ghetto: The Saga' and 'A Trip to Jamaica'. Born in 1977, she has become a prominent figure in the Nigerian entertainment industry. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG | Girls | 0 | #94 | 3,604 | 15,093 |
| NG | 0 | #152 | 115 | 5,926 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #336 | 2 | 6,973 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #416 | 9 | 15,987 |
| LY | 0 | #521 | 15 | 12,703 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #888 | 64 | 16,906 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #941 | 12 | 5,697 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #948 | 12 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,230 | 7 | 25,928 |
Funke is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:
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