Silke
Meaning of Silke
Silke is a charming and unique name for a baby girl. It has German origins and is pronounced as ZIL-kuh (/ˈzɪl.kə/) in German. Silke has no variations listed, but it may be worth noting that the name Silka is a variation of Silke. While not very popular in the United States, Silke has had occasional appearances on the baby name charts. In 1967, it ranked as the 5th most popular name for baby girls, followed by 5th place in 1966 and 6th place in both 1974 and 1976. Although its popularity has waned over the years, Silke continues to exude an air of elegance and sophistication.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as ZIL-kuh (/ˈzɪl.kə/)
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Notable People Named Silke
| Silke Leopold is a German musicologist and university lecturer. |
| Silke Spiegelburg is a former German Olympic pole vaulter and European silver medallist. |
| Silke Gebel is a German Greens politician who has served in Berlin's parliament since 2011 and as parliamentary co-chair since 2016. |
| Silke Renk is a retired German athlete known for javelin throwing. |
| Silke Tesch is a German politician who served in the Parliament of Hesse for the Social Democratic Party. |
| Silke Rottenberg is a former German football goalkeeper. |
| Silke Schatz is a German artist based in Cologne. |
| Silke Schwarz is a German athlete known for wheelchair fencing. |
| Silke Günther - Silke Gunther is a German rower. |
| Silke Bodenbender is a German actress. |
