Elke

Elke Meaning & Origin

About Elke
The name "Elke" is a diminutive form of the name "Elisabeth" and has Germanic origins. It is commonly used in Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia. The name "Elke" means "noble" or "noble kind," reflecting qualities of grace, dignity, and high social status. It carries a sense of elegance and sophistication, often associated with individuals who possess a refined and regal demeanor.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Elke are female.

Elke Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -10% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALK
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L K AH0
🌐 IPA
/elke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elke in Braille

Here's how to represent Elke in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Elke in braille

How to Spell the Name Elke in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Elke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Elke in sign language

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