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Dirk Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "dirk" is "ruler of the people", and is used often for "boys".

Name
dirk
Meaning
ruler of the people
Pronunciation
dərk
Used for
boys
Syllables
1

Dirk Name Details

Dirk is a Dutch given name, derived from the Germanic name Theodoric. Theodoric was composed of the elements 'theud' meaning 'people' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'king'. Dirk was popular in the Middle Ages and still remains in use today.

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