indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Gender Feminine
Usage German (East Prussian)
Meaning & History
Possibly a short form of names containing the element "Erk-", for example Erkenhild.
It could also be a feminine form of Erkmar, which is derived from Old High German erchan "noble; excellent; outstanding; firm" and mari "famous; well-known; renowned".
It could also be a feminine form of Erkmar, which is derived from Old High German erchan "noble; excellent; outstanding; firm" and mari "famous; well-known; renowned".