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First name Folke - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Scandinavian
Nameday
Meaning
Folke is a masculine given name from Scandinavia. It derives from the Old Norse name *Folki* and carries the sense of “people” or “war band.” Notable individuals with this name include Folke Bernadotte, a Swedish count and diplomat, and Folke Strømholm, a Norwegian composer.
Famous people with the first name Folke
- Folke Bernadotte (Swedish officer and philanthropist)
- Folke the Fat (Person)
- Folke Frölén (Swedish event rider)
- Folke K. Skoog (Athlete)
- Folke Brundin (Person)