Meaning & origin
How it developed
In Low German use, Imke is used as an affectionate form of Imma.
Imke’s family of names
In German usage, Imke is a diminutive of Irma. In German usage, Imke is a diminutive of Irmgard. Imke is an affectionate form of Imma.
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 3
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
People named Imke
- Imke DuplitzerGerman fencerborn 1975
- Imke VervaetBelgian athletics competitorborn 1993
- Imke Schellekens-Bartelsequestrianborn 1977
- Imke CourtoisBelgian association football playerborn 1988
- Imke OnnenGerman athletics competitorborn 1994
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