Annemieke

The first name Annemieke is a diminutive of Annemarie and has its roots in Low German, North German, and Dutch. Annemarie itself is composed of the names Anne and Marie.

What does the name Annemieke mean?

Annemieke is a diminutive of Annemarie and has an interesting meaning. The name Annemarie combines the names Anne and Marie. While Anne is a derivative of the Hebrew name Anna, meaning 'the Graced' or 'the Charming', Mieke is a short form of the Dutch name Marieke, which is also related to Marie. Marie is a derivative of Maria, known in Greek and Latin forms as Mirjam, and likely translates to 'the Gift of God', 'the Fertile', 'the Beloved', or 'the Star of the Sea'. In the combination of the two names, meanings such as 'the graced beloved', 'the graced beauty', 'the graced bitterness', or 'the beloved of God' could arise. Other common diminutives include Annemie, Annemiek, and Annemike.

Where does the name Annemieke come from?

Annemieke has its origins in Ancient Hebrew and Hebrew, carrying meanings such as 'the Graced' or 'the Gift of God'. The name is composed of the Hebrew terms: Anne derives from channah, meaning 'grace', 'charm', or 'beauty', and Mieke comes from rym, meaning 'to give', as well as myr, meaning 'to be fruitful'. The name is prevalent in Dutch, Low German, and North German languages.

How do you pronounce Annemieke?

The pronunciation of Annemieke is four syllables and rhythmically structured. In the German language, the name is primarily pronounced as 'An-ne-mie-ke' [ˈanəˌmiːkə]. It begins with the clear and short 'An', giving it a grounded character. The stressed syllable '-mie-' with a long 'i' adds brightness and a soft elongation, while the final '-ke' places a gentle, slightly shortened accent. This makes Annemieke sound friendly, detailed, and melodic, with a Nordic tone.

When is the name day of Annemieke?

The name day for Annemieke is celebrated on July 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Annemieke is a common girl's name and currently ranks 4,045th in the statistics of the most popular female first names. Its best ranking was in 2009 at 1,234th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 50 times, placing it 3,615th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,190th.

Nicknames & pet names

Anike / Anne / Annemie / Annie / Mieke / Mike / Nemie

Similar first names

Famous people

• Annemieke Bes (Dutch sailor)
• Annemieke Kiesel (Dutch footballer)
• Annemieke Mein (Australian artist)
• Annemieke van Dam (musical performer)
• Annemieke Verdoorn (Dutch actress)