Famke
Feminine given name
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Famke (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈfɑmkə] ⓘ) is a Dutch and West Frisian feminine given name of West Frisian origin. Its popularity peaked in 2002. It is variant form of Femke.
Etymology
Famke was originally a West Frisian name.[1] The West Frisian word famke means 'girl'.[2] The Meertens Institute relates the name Famke, like the name Femke, to the West Frisian masculine name Femme.[3][4]
Popularity
People named Famke
People with the given name Famke include:
- Famke Janssen (born 1964), Dutch actress[6]
- Famke Louise (born 1998), Dutch YouTuber and singer[7]