Frisian Names

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Aaltina is a beautiful and respectable name that is usually given to girls. The meaning of Aalitina is 'noble natured' or 'of noble type'. Aaltina is also a traditional name, which has become quite uncommon these days. According to the US records, the few people with this name are considered confide...

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Aarntsje is a rare yet fascinating name commonly given to girls, and it originates from the Frisian languages. Frisian is spoken by just over half-a-million people who live in the Netherlands and Germany. Despite the language’s sparse use, it still boasts a diverse and fascinating array of dialect...

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The meaning of Douwe is 'dove'. English speakers may find the name difficult to pronounce. The name is also given mostly to boys. There are lots of disparities surrounding the origin of the name. Some say the name is a Dutch name but of a West Frisian origin while others say the name has a Dutch ori...

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Hauke is a Frisian name and is derived from the name Hugo. This name, Hauke is popular in countries like the United States of America, Germany, Norway, Denmark, Great Britain, Spain, Canada, and New Zealand. The meaning of Hauke is 'spirit', 'mind', or 'heart'. It is a name commonly used for baby bo...

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Imea is a Frisian name and the feminine version of Ime or Imo/Immo, which are Frisian abbreviated forms of names beginning with Irm-. Imea is an Old High German word and meaning of Imea is 'whole', 'large', 'universal', and 'entire'. Moreover, Imea is a popular name in New Zealand, USA, Canada, Aust...

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Imko is a name with Frisian origins. It is the masculine form of Imke, a variant of names beginning with 'Irm-', such as Irmtraud, Irmgard, or Irmhild. The meaning of Imko is 'whole', 'large', 'universal', and 'entire' (from Old High German 'ermen' or 'irmin'). Another version of Imko is the feminin...

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The name Jelda is commonly used as a name for a baby girl. The name Jelda originates from Frisian. The meaning of Jelda is ‘sacrifice’. Jelda is also used as a surname and is most popular in Morocco. Approximately 250 people bear the surname Jelda in Morocco. ‘Jelda, Jelda’ is a popular nson...

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Sünje is a beautiful and unique name. It is a name usually given to girls, and the meaning of Sünje is 'little sun'. The name is quite old, however, which means that it is also uncommon. According to US records, the name Sünje was found to be used less than five times out of a recorded 6 million ...

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Svantje is a unique and uncommon name usually given to girls. The meaning of Svantje is 'swan', and it is derived from an old German word that also means swan. As mentioned before, the name is relatively uncommon. The few people who have this name are perceived as talented and risk-takers. They are ...

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Swaantje is a very uncommon name that is usually given to girls. The name has many variations such as Swantje and Svantje, which is why it is very uncommon. Just like its variations, the meaning of Swaantje is 'swan'. The name is so uncommon that, according to US records, the name was found less tha...