Iker
Iker is a Christian boy name of Basque origin, meaning “Visitation”.
| Meaning | Visitation |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Basque |
| Pronunciation | EE-ker |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain |
Meaning and origin of Iker
Iker is a modern Basque name created as a masculine form of Ikerne, which is the Basque equivalent of the Spanish name Visitación, honouring the Visitation, Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth in Luke's Gospel. It was introduced in the twentieth century as part of a movement to create Basque given names. The goalkeeper Iker Casillas made it famous throughout Spain.
Is Iker a Christian name?
Iker refers to the Visitation, a Catholic feast of the Virgin Mary, even though it sounds secular.
How popular is Iker?
Very popular across Spain in the 2000s, well beyond the Basque Country.
Gifts with the name Iker
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Iker
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Iker mean?
Iker means 'Visitation'. It is of Basque origin.
Is Iker a Christian name?
Iker refers to the Visitation, a Catholic feast of the Virgin Mary, even though it sounds secular.
How do you pronounce Iker?
Iker is pronounced EE-ker.
Is Iker a boy or girl name?
Iker is usually a boy name.