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The baby name Rinke is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɪŋkə/ (RINK-uh).

Rinke is Frisian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Frisian
Pronunciation: /ˈrɪŋkə/ (RINK-uh)

What is the meaning of the name Rinke ?

The baby name Rinke is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɪŋkə/ (RINK-uh).

Rinke is Frisian in Origin.

Rinke is a Dutch and Frisian given name (also a surname) formed from medieval short forms of Germanic names. It most often derives from names with the element rik/ric, "ruler, power" (as in Hendrik or Frederik), and in Low German areas can also reflect Rein-/Ragin- "counsel" found in Reinhard or Rainer. The -e ending is a common Frisian/Dutch hypocoristic suffix added to Rink/Rienk to yield Rinke.

Records show Rincke/Rinke in the northern Low Countries and northern Germany from the late Middle Ages, later fixed as hereditary surnames. In the Netherlands today it is uncommon but distinctly Frisian, used chiefly for men, though occasional modern unisex use occurs. Variants and cognates include Rink, Rienk, Rienke, Reinke, Rincke, and the surnames Rinke/Reinke. Depending on the underlying source name, the meaning centers on "ruler, power" or "wise counsel," giving Rinke an appealing blend of strength and prudence.

Rinke has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Rinke

Rinke Khanna Actor · Born 1977 · India Rinke Khanna is best known as a former Indian actress and a member of the Khanna film family. She is the younger daughter of actors Dimple Kapadia and Rajesh Khanna, and the sister of Twinkle Khanna.

Celebrity babies named Rinke

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Rinke Khanna Rajesh Khanna television actor

Rinke – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
NL 0 #379 13 2,481
BD Girls 0 #402 5 8,413
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
IN Girls 0 #615 17 13,121
NL Boys 0 #792 160 5,873
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
NL Girls 0 #919 37 5,933
SA Girls 0 #1,010 5 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Rinke is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
BD
CR
DK
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People also ask about Rinke

Rinke is predominantly a boy's name.
Rinke is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈrɪŋkə/ (RINK-uh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rink, Rinck, Rineke and Rinko.
Across languages, Rinke has these equivalents: Rink (short form), Rineke (Dutch diminutive), Rinck (German spelling).
Yes — 1 notable people named Rinke are in our database, including Rinke Khanna (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Rinke for their child, including Rajesh Khanna.