Reka
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Reka or Réka is a very old Hungarian female name of Hunnic origin from the time of the conquest around 890 BC.
What does the name Reka mean?
Reka or Réka is a very old Hungarian female name of Hunnic origin from the time of the conquest around 890 BC. Translated, the name means 'of a pure descent', 'the pure ruler', or 'descendant of the pure'. Its roots likely lie in Old Turkic, derived from the two elements arik meaning 'pure', 'clear' and kan meaning 'descent', 'origin'. Additionally, Reka is considered a Frisian short form of names that begin with 'Red-' or 'Rad-'. The meaning then becomes 'the advisor', derived from the Old High German rat meaning 'the council', 'the advice', 'the advisor', 'the counselor', and 'the consultation'. Furthermore, it is a variant of Recha. The original spellings were Kreka/Rekam, later Rika/Réka and in Turkish Arikan. The name became known through one of the wives of the Hunnic king Attila, daughter of the Hunnic chieftain Keve and mother of the prince Csaba. A legendary princess, buried in Transylvania. It should not be confused with the Indian name 'Rekha', which has a different meaning.
Where does the name Reka come from?
Etymology Reka is a female first name of Old Turkic origin meaning 'of a pure descent'. Old Turkic
How do you pronounce Reka?
Sound & pronunciation of Reka: The name Reka is two syllables and clearly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Re-ka' [ˈʁeːka], starting with a long E sound. The first syllable is stressed. The hard K sets a precise accent in the middle part before the open A softly concludes. Reka thus appears determined and at the same time friendly - clear, fresh, and present.
When is the name day of Reka?
The name day for Reka is February 6 and November 10.
Popularity
Reka is a popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2019 at 980th. In the last ten years, Reka has been given as a first name about 140 times, placing it 2,020th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,977th.
Nicknames & pet names
Kuci / Rekalein / Reki / Ré / Réku / Rékuci / Rékácska
Similar first names
Famous people
- Demeter Réka (Hungarian football player)
- Der Reka Cipriani (Italian fencer)
- Emhő Réka (Hungarian modern pentathlete)
- Farkasházi Réka (Actress from Hungary)
- Gavalda Réka (Hungarian football player)
- Gyöngyösi Réka (Football player from Hungary)
- Hársfalvi Réka (Hungarian fashion designer)
- Jakab Réka (Hungarian football player)
- Kis Hegedűs Réka (Model from Hungary)
- Koós Réka (Singer, actress from Hungary)
- Nagy Réka (Top model from Hungary)
- Pelsőczy Réka (Actress from Hungary)
- Reka Benko (American fencer)
- Reka Bizikova (Slovak handball player)
- Reka Demeter (Hungarian football player)
- Reka Ferencz (Romanian biathlete)
- Reka Krempf (Hungarian boxer)
- Reka Nagy (Hungarian swimmer)
- Reka Pecz (Swimmer from Hungary)
- Reka Sarosi (Hungarian badminton player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Reka
What is the origin of the name Reka?
The name Reka has Old Turkic roots and has been known since the time of the Hungarian conquest in 890 BC. It is associated with the meaning 'of a pure descent'.
What does the name Reka mean?
Reka means metaphorically 'the pure ruler' or 'descendant of the pure'. The meaning is derived from the Old Turkic elements arik for 'pure' and kan for 'descent'.
How popular is the name Reka?
The popularity of the name Reka varies, but it is appreciated in Hungary and some other countries. In recent years, the name has gained recognition, particularly due to its historical and cultural associations.