Given name
Nelleke
“referring to a horn”·“the shining light”
In Dutch use, Nelleke is an affectionate form of Cornelia. In Latin use, Cornelia carries the interpretation “referring to a horn.” Nelleke is a variant of Nelly. In English use, Nelly carries the interpretation “the shining light.”
Meaning & origin
What it means
In Dutch use, Nelleke is an affectionate form of Cornelia. In Latin use, Cornelia carries the interpretation “referring to a horn.” Nelleke is a variant of Nelly. In English use, Nelly carries the interpretation “the shining light.”
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Nelleke’s family of names
Nelleke is an affectionate form of Cornelia. Nelleke has a related form in Nelly.
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