Origin, Meaning, And History Of Iker
Iker is a male name with Basque and Spanish origins and means ‘visitor’ or ‘visitation.’ The name was developed by Spanish-Basque author Sabino Arana for his book Deun-Ixendegi Euzkotarra. This was done in an attempt to produce neo-romantic Basque renditions of names as opposed to the conventional Basque adaptations of Latin and neo-Latin names.
The name is also a translation of the Spanish name Visitación, which Sabino Arana first used in his list of the names of Basque saints’ that were published in 1910. This moniker is used in relation to virgin Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth. Visitation is an important moment in the history of salvation. Elizabeth, who was a model of Old Testament meets the New Testament through Mary’s faith due to the mystery of her own destiny. The meeting of their unborn children is quite signifiant. John, who jumps in the mother’s womb is already looking forward to accepting his role as the precursor of the Messiah.
The name imparts the essential values of seeking meaningful and deep friendships and connections. This male given name is pronounced as ee-KEHR and EE-kayr. Ikerne is the female variant of the name. Ike is the common nickname for the moniker. The name is quite popular in Spain and has now gained popularity in the United States aswell.
Iker has been made popular by many famous personalities. For example,Iker Casillas Fernándezwho is a former goalkeeper and current football commentator representing Spain in the game of football. He made the name widely popular.Ikar Munianis one more professional footballer.
How To Pronounce Iker?
Famous People With The Name Iker
- Iker Begoña ZubiaurRetired Spanish footballer who has played as a defensive midfielder and central defender
- Iker Camaño OrtuzarRetired Spanish professional road bicycle racer, member of the Endura Racing from 2010 to 2012
- 伊克尔弗洛雷斯GalarzaSpanish former professional road bicycle racer, won one stage and the overall title at the Tour de l’Avenir in 2000.
- Iker Gabarain GonzálezSpanish retired footballer, performed as a left back
- Iker Guarrotxena VallejoSpanish professional footballer, performs as an attacking midfielder for ISL club Goa
Iker On The Popularity Chart
Go through the two graphs by the Social Security Administration to understand the performance of Iker in the US.
Popularity Over Time
The name Iker reached peak popularity in 2015 with 2176 babies sharing the name. The name then declined in the recent past. Check the graph for more.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The rankings were highest in the year 2020. Check the graph for more insights.
Source:Social Security Administration伊克尔名字相似的声音
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Popular Sibling Names For Iker
Boy Sibling Names For Iker
Aagar
Aakaar
Aakar
Aakarsh
Aakarshan
Aakrama
Aakrit
Aakriti
Aayakar
Acarya
Girl Sibling Names For Iker
Aagarna
Aagraha
Aakarshaka
Aakarshana
Aakarshika
Aakruthi
Accursia
Ackerlea
Agrapina
Agrasandhya
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How To Communicate The Name In Other Languages
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Name Numerology For Iker
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Iker?
The name Iker means visitation.
2. What is the origin of the name Iker?
Iker has a Basque origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Iker?
伊克尔宣告as ee-kuh.
