Iker
Basque · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Iker
Iker is a Basque name meaning "visitation" or "visit," derived from the Basque word "ikusi" (to see) combined with the suffix "-er." The name is primarily used in the Basque Country (Spain and France) and has gained international recognition through notable figures like Spanish footballer Iker Casillas, though it remains deeply rooted in Basque cultural and linguistic tradition.
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Etymology
Iker is a Basque name meaning "visitation" or "visit," derived from the Basque word "ikusi" (to see) combined with the suffix "-er." The name is primarily used in the Basque Country (Spain and France) and has gained international recognition through notable figures like Spanish footballer Iker Casillas, though it remains deeply rooted in Basque cultural and linguistic tradition.
Iker currently ranks #390 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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