Göke

Göke is a masculine first name that has its roots in the Low German and Frisian languages. It represents a short form of names that begin with 'God-', such as Godhard or Godwin. The name Göke carries the meanings 'the God' or 'the Divine', derived from the Old High German word 'got', which means 'God', or also 'the Good', based on the Old High German 'guot' for 'good'.

What does the name Göke mean?

The name Göke is a short form from Low German and Frisian, derived from names that start with 'God-', such as Godhard or Godwin. The meanings of the name Göke are either 'the God' or 'the Divine', which goes back to the Old High German word 'got' for 'God', or 'the Good', derived from the Old High German 'guot' for 'good'.

Where does the name Göke come from?

The name Göke has its origins in Old High German and carries meanings such as 'the Good' or 'the God' as well as others.

How do you pronounce Göke?

The pronunciation of Göke is 'Gö-ke' [ˈɡøːkə]. The long ö sound gives the name a bright and slightly floating tone. The k in the second syllable adds a clear yet gentle accent, and the name ends with a reduced e, which gives Göke a friendly and structured sound quality – precise at its core and mild in its conclusion.

Popularity

In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the first name Göke is regionally varied. In Germany, it is found 50% in Saxony and Thuringia. In Austria, it is 100% prevalent in Tyrol. In Switzerland, it can be found in Basel-Landschaft (14.3%), Bern (14.3%), Neuchâtel (28.6%), Solothurn (14.3%), St. Gallen (14.3%), and Valais (14.3%).

Nicknames & pet names

Gurke

Famous people

• Göke Frerichs (merchant in wholesale and foreign trade, former member of the German Bundestag, president of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC))