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The first name Volkert is a Frisian and Dutch variant of the old German name Volkhard. Its meaning can be translated as 'the hard one from the people', 'the strong of the people', 'the determined one in the war band', 'the strong in the war band', or 'the fighter of the people'.
What does the name Volkert mean?
Volkert is a Frisian and Dutch derivation of the traditional German name Volkhard. It means roughly 'the hard one from the people', 'the strong in the people', 'the determined one in the war band', 'the strong in the war band', or 'the people's fighter'. The origin of the name goes back to Old High German and consists of the components folc, which means 'the multitude', 'the war band', or 'the people', and harti or herti, which means 'hard', 'strong', 'firm', or 'determined'. A well-known bearer of this name is the Dutch environmentalist Volkert van der Graaf. Variants of the name include Volkard, Volkart, Volhard, Folkhard, and Folkert.
Where does the name Volkert come from?
The name Volkert has its roots in Old High German and stands for meanings such as 'the determined one in the war band' or 'the people's fighter'.
How do you pronounce Volkert?
The pronunciation of the name Volkert is clear and melodic. It is pronounced as two syllables 'Vol-kert' [ˈfɔlkɐt], with the first syllable sounding powerful and the second sounding softer. The ending with '-t' gives the name a distinct contour without sounding too harsh. Volkert conveys a sense of groundedness and tradition - a name with a stable structure and quiet strength.
When is the name day of Volkert?
The name day of Volkert is celebrated on November 30.
Popularity
In Germany, Volkert is considered a rare first name. It has not yet found a place in the German first name charts. The best ranking Volkert achieved was in 1942, when it reached 427th place in the Dutch first name charts. In the last ten years, it has been given as a first name in the Netherlands approximately 30 times, which earned it 1,261st place in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, Volkert ranks 1,116th in the Netherlands.
Nicknames & pet names
Volli / Völki
Similar first names
Famous people
- Georg Volkert (professional footballer (Nürnberg, HSV, VFB))
- Max Volkert Martens (German actor)
- Volkert Kraeft (German actor)
- Volkert Merl (German racing driver)
- Volkert Simon Maarten van der Willigen (Dutch mathematician)
Frequently asked questions about the name Volkert
What is the origin of the name Volkert?
The name Volkert has its roots in Old High German and is found in the languages German, Frisian, and Dutch.
What does the name Volkert mean?
Volkert means roughly 'the hard one from the people' or 'the strong in the people' and consists of the components folc (people, war band) and harti (hard, strong, determined).
How popular is the name Volkert?
The popularity of the name Volkert varies, but it can still be found in certain regions, especially in the Netherlands and Friesland, while it is less commonly used in other countries.