Nelleke

Nelleke is regarded as the Dutch diminutive form of the first names Cornelia, Petronella, Helena, and Eleonore. Cornelia is derived from the Roman name Cornelius.

What does the name Nelleke mean?

Nelleke is regarded as the Dutch diminutive form of the first names Cornelia, Petronella, Helena, and Eleonore. Cornelia is derived from the Roman name Cornelius. In a figurative sense, it means 'the Horned' or 'the one descended from the Cornelii.' Its origin lies in the Latin expression cornū for 'the horn.' Petronella comes from Petronius. The meaning is 'the little one from the Petronii.' Its origin is in Etruscan and Latin, likely derived from the Etruscan petruna or the Latin petrō/petronis for 'the vagabond,' 'the simpleton,' 'the bumpkin,' or 'the hayseed.' Helena is a variant of Helene. The name means 'the shining one,' 'the radiant one,' 'the beautiful one,' and 'the torch.' Its roots lie in Ancient Greek, derived from three possible Greek word elements helénē (ἑλένη) for 'the torch,' 'the light,' and 'the shine' or hēlios (ἥλιος) for 'the sun,' 'the sunlight,' and 'the sunbeams,' or also selēnē (σελήνη) for 'the moon.' Eleonore is a name whose origins are not definitively established. The meaning is 'the other Aénor,' 'the foreigner,' 'the merciful one,' or 'God is my light.' A comprehensive explanation of the possible derivations exists on the name page of Alienor. Other variants include Nell, Nelle, Nelli, Nellie, Nelly, Nellia, Nellina, Nelliana, and Nelida.

Where does the name Nelleke come from?

Etymology Nelleke is a feminine first name of Provençal and Old French origin meaning 'the one descended from the Cornelii.' Old French Old Germanic Ancient Greek Latin Provençal

How do you pronounce Nelleke?

Sound & pronunciation of Nelleke: Nelleke, pronounced 'Nel-le-ke' [ˈnɛləkə], has a compact three-part structure. The open e sound at the beginning conveys friendliness, while the double l creates a soft internal structure. The k in the last syllable adds a fresh, clear accent. Nelleke appears uncomplicated and likable - down-to-earth, Nordic-influenced, and with vibrant freshness.

When is the name day of Nelleke?

The name day of Nelleke is April 26, May 21, August 18, October 29, and November 15.

Popularity

Nelleke is a rare first name in Germany. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th in the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, Nelleke has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th. Global popularity and frequency of Nelleke Here you can see last year's rankings of Nelleke in the name charts of individual countries.

Famous people

• Nelleke Beltjens (sculptor from the Netherlands)
• Nelleke Brzoskowski (Dutch singer)
• Nelleke Penninx (Dutch rowing athlete)