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Name Sönke
Gender Masculine
Usage Low German, East Frisian, North Frisian
Pronounced Pron. ZUU-nkə (Low German, East Frisian), ZUUN-kə (North Frisian)
Other Forms FormsSoenke, Söhnke, Sönck, Söncke, Sönk, Sönken, Sönker, Sönne, Söntke, Sonke
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

Low German and North Frisian diminutive of SÖREN.

Tammena explain the name as a derivation from the Low German word sönke meaning "little boy, sonny".

Known bearers of this name include the German equestrian and Olympic medalist Sönke Sönksen (b. 1938) and the German film director and producer Sönke Wortmann (b. 1959).

The letter ö is short in North Frisian pronunciation, but long in East Frisian and Low German of Lower Saxony.
Added 8/7/2009 by anonymous