Volker

The male first name Volker is an old German two-part name. Translated, Volker means approximately 'the warrior of the people', 'the fighter in the army', 'the one who leads his people (into battle)', 'the one who comes from the army', 'the people's fighter', 'the leader of the people', and further interpreted as 'the people's hero'.

What does the name Volker mean?

The male first name Volker is an old German two-part name. Translated, Volker means approximately 'the warrior of the people', 'the fighter in the army', 'the one who leads his people (into battle)', 'the one who comes from the army', 'the people's fighter', 'the leader of the people', and further interpreted as 'the people's hero'. The origin of the name lies in the Old High German language. It can be derived from the two words folc for 'the multitude', 'the army' or 'the people' and heri for 'the army', 'the war band', 'the army leader' or 'the warrior'. The name was first mentioned around 816 AD as Folcheri in historical writings. The first name Volker became widespread in the Middle Ages through Volker von Alzey, who represents the knightly minstrel in the Nibelungenlied. Also, through Saint Volker of Segeberg, who worked as a missionary in the region around Holstein in the 12th century. Other variants include Volkher, Folker, Folkher, Folcheri, Fulchar, Foucher, Folcher, Fulcherius, Volcherus, and also Fokko. The East Frisian feminine form is Volkerdine.

Where does the name Volker come from?

Etymology The male name Volker originates from the Old High German language area. The first name is derived from the two Old High German word elements folc, which can be translated as 'the multitude', 'the army' or 'the people', and from heri, which means 'the army', 'the war band', 'the army leader' or 'the warrior'. Old High German

How do you pronounce Volker?

Sound & pronunciation of Volker: The name Volker is two syllables and consonant-heavy. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Vol-ker' [ˈfɔlkɐ], with the dark 'o' giving the beginning a more sonorous quality. The combination of 'l' and 'k' provides structure, while the '-er' ends softly. Volker appears solid and traditional - powerful but not harsh.

When is the name day of Volker?

The name day of Volker is celebrated on March 7 in honor of Saint Volker.

Popularity

The male first name Volker was regularly recorded in Germany from 1930 onwards and initially moved predominantly in the extended midfield of the rankings. After a rather restrained start, Volker noticeably gained ground in the 1940s and 1950s and established itself as a well-recognized name within the German naming landscape.

Nicknames & pet names

Folke / Lala / Pholke / Schmollker / Schmollker-Ollker / Schnolker / Voelki / Vogge / Vokker / Voldemort / Volkan / Volke / Volkerchen / Volki / Volkian / Volkino / Volkkino / Volko / Volky / Voll / Volle / Vollea / Voller / Volleyball / Volli / Vollkorn / Vollo / Vovo / Vulkan / Völkerschlacht / Vülle / Vüllo / Walker

Similar first names

Volkerdine

Famous people

• Volker Bialas (German philosopher)
• Volker Blumenthaler (German composer)
• Volker Bruch (actor)
• Volker D. Laturell (German writer)
• Volker Diergardt (German footballer)
• Volker Faul (German football player)
• Volker Finke (football coach)
• Volker Geyer (footballer from Germany)
• Volker Goetze (German musician)
• Volker H. Altwasser (German writer)
• Volker Hamisch (voice actor)
• Volker Hintze (German footballer)
• Volker Ippig (German football player)
• Volker Kauder (politician)
• Volker Koop (German historian)
• Volker Kottmann (football coach from Germany)
• Volker Lechtenbrink (singer)
• Volker Mai (German athlete)
• Volker März (artist from Germany)
• Volker Meyer-Dabisch (German actor)