Yfke
Fact sheet
- Name
- Yfke
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Yfke is a female name that is considered a Frisian variant of Ive or understood as a Dutch pet form of Yvonne. Translated, the name means 'the archer' or 'the yew'.
What does the name Yfke mean?
The name Yfke is a Frisian form of Ive or a pet form of Yvonne from Dutch. Its direct translation is 'the archer' or 'the yew'. The origin of the name traces back to the Old High German word iwa, which encompasses 'the yew', 'the bow made of yew wood', and 'the bow'. Other variants include Iva, Iwa, Iben, and Ivka.
Where does the name Yfke come from?
Yfke has its roots in Old High German and means 'the archer'.
How do you pronounce Yfke?
Jef-ke
When is the name day of Yfke?
The name day for Yfke is celebrated on April 24, May 19, and December 23.
Popularity
In Germany, Yfke is a rather rare name. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st on the list of most common female baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th.
Nicknames & pet names
Lypsie / Sticksie / Yfi / Ypsie
Famous people
- Yfke Sturm (Top model)
Frequently asked questions about the name Yfke
What is the origin of the name Yfke?
Yfke has its roots in Old High German and is widespread in both Frisian and Dutch.
What does the name Yfke mean?
The name means 'the archer' and derives from the Old High German word 'iwa', which is also associated with 'yew' and 'bow made of yew wood'.
How popular is the name Yfke?
Yfke is a rather rare name, but it enjoys particular popularity in certain regions, especially in Friesland and the Netherlands.