Name:
Silke
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Latin
Meaning:
Silke is a German diminutive of Cecilia. Cecilia originates in Latin language and means "blinded". Saint Cecilia was the patron saint of music. In English-speaking countries the name has been used since the 18th century. It was popularized by the song of the same name by Simon and Garfunkel.
Pronunciation:
ZIL-kə
The Five Elements:
Water
Also Spelled Like...:
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