Tineke

The first name Tineke is female and means 'the Christian' or 'follower of Christ'. It is a Dutch diminutive of Tine.

What does the name Tineke mean?

Tineke, a female first name, means 'the Christian' or 'follower of Christ' and is a diminutive of Tine and Christine. In the Netherlands, Tineke is very popular and is a common girl's name. Notable bearers include Dutch musician Tineke Postma and comedian Tineke Schouten.

How do you pronounce Tineke?

The pronunciation of Tineke is three syllables and has a smooth, slightly Nordic-sounding structure. It is typically pronounced as 'Ti-ne-ke' [ˈtiːnəkə], with bright vowels following each other in a gentle sequence. The even syllable structure creates a flowing rhythm without pronounced peaks of emphasis, giving Tineke a soft and harmonious effect – friendly, calm, and with a clear, unpretentious presence.

When is the name day of Tineke?

The name day for Tineke is celebrated on February 13, June 22, July 24, November 6, and December 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Tineke is one of the rarer first names. In 2021, the name ranked 5,220th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2009, when it reached 2,111th place. In the last ten years, Tineke has been given as a first name approximately 20 times, placing it at 7,036th in the corresponding ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Tineke is ranked 6,302nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Necke / Tienie / Tinchen / Tine / Tini / Tinka / Tinke / Tinschen

Famous people

• Johanna Tineke Duyvene de Wit (writer from the Netherlands)
• Tineke Bartels (equestrian from the Netherlands)
• Tineke Fopma (Dutch racing cyclist)
• Tineke Hendriks (author)
• Tineke Hofland (Dutch swimmer)
• Tineke Lagerberg (Dutch swimmer)
• Tineke Postma (saxophonist)
• Tineke Schouten (cabaret artist)