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Sjoukje

Quick answerSjoukje is a Frisian diminutive form derived from the name Sjouwke or Siucke, ultimately rooted in Germanic elements meaning "victory" or related to Old Frisian naming traditions.

Frisian · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,159
TrendVintage
Peak year2003
Syllables2
OriginFrisian
LanguageFrisian
CultureFrisian
Letters7
Numerology1 Chaldean 7
Global rank#1,159

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Sjoukje

Sjoukje is a Frisian diminutive form derived from the name Sjouwke or Siucke, ultimately rooted in Germanic elements meaning "victory" or related to Old Frisian naming traditions.

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Etymology

Sjoukje is a Frisian diminutive form derived from the name Sjouwke or Siucke, ultimately rooted in Germanic elements meaning "victory" or related to Old Frisian naming traditions. The name is primarily used in Frisia (northern Netherlands and Germany) and reflects regional Frisian culture with no specific religious affiliation, though it developed within Christian European communities.

Sjoukje currently ranks #1,159 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.

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