Volker
Volker is a traditional German name with Old Germanic roots and a distinct historical undertone. It is well known from the Nibelungenlied, where it is borne by a Burgundian warrior and musician. In Slovakia, it feels unusual but retains a strong and intelligible form.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA traditional Germanic name representing a warrior who stands by his people.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Staré nemecké dvojčlenné meno utvorené zo starohornonemeckých prvkov folc „ľud, národ, bojový zástup“ a heri „vojsko“; vykladá sa ako „bojovník ľudu“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Volker is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
VOLKER
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling14 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsV nemčine sa vyslovuje približne „folker“; začiatočné V znie ako f.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Volker
6People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
German film director, screenwriter and film producer (born 1939)
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Volker Smith
2 + 1 = 3 syllables
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