Heike
Meaning of Heike
Heike is a female name of German origin. It is pronounced as HI-kuh (/ˈhaɪkə/) in German. The name Heike has variations such as Heiko. In the United States, the popularity of the name Heike has fluctuated over the years. It peaked in the late 1960s and early 1970s when it ranked among the top 5,000 names for newborn girls. Since then, its usage has declined, but it still remains a unique and charming choice for parents looking for a name with German roots.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as HI-kuh (/ˈhaɪkə/)
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Notable People Named Heike
| Heike Kamerlingh Onnes, a Dutch physicist and Nobel laureate, made groundbreaking discoveries in low-temperature physics and was the first to liquefy helium and discover superconductivity. |
| Heike Gabriela Drechsler is a German former track and field athlete known for her exceptional long jumping career, including holding the world record and winning two Olympic gold medals. |
| Heike Hohlbein is a German writer known for her science fiction, fantasy, and youth literature, and she is one of the most successful authors in the genre in Germany, residing near Neuss in North Rhine-Westphalia. |
| Heike Schwaller is a German-Swiss curler. |
| Heike Makatsch is a German actress recognized for her roles in Resident Evil, Love Actually, and The Book Thief. |
| Heike Henkel is a German former athlete and Olympic, World, and European champion in high jump, winning the gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. |
| Heike Hoffmann is a former German footballer who played as a defender and represented the East Germany women's national team in their inaugural match on 9 May 1990. |
