Name Elke Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Elke

Elke is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Elke?

Elke is of Frisian origin and derived from the Old High German name Adelheid. Adelheid became Adelke and then Elke.

What does the name Elke mean?

Elke means “noble natured”, “of noble type” or “noble person” (from Old High German “adal” = noble + “heit” = kind/sort/type).

Pronunciation of Elke

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