Alketa

Alketa represents the Albanian female variant of the names Alcetas and Alketas.

What does the name Alketa mean?

The name Alketa is derived from Alcetas or Alketas and carries the meaning of "the strong" as well as "the brave." Its roots can be traced back to the Ancient Greek word alke (ἀλκή), which stands for "strength," "power," and "bravery." Alketas I was the son of Aeropos I, the king of Macedonia, and succeeded him on the throne. After 29 years of reign, Alketas passed away, and his son Amyntas I took over the kingship in Macedonia.

Where does the name Alketa come from?

The first name Alketa has its origins in Ancient Greek and means "the strong." The

How do you pronounce Alketa?

The pronunciation of Alketa is three syllables and rhythmically clearly structured. It is pronounced as "Al-ke-ta" [alˈkeːta], starting with a bright, open "a." The hard "k" in the middle syllable places a clear emphasis, while the final "a" gently fades away. Alketa conveys a powerful yet melodic sound - structured, present, and harmonious.

Popularity

In Germany, Alketa is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th among the most common female first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2006, when it reached 906th place. In the last ten years, Alketa has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,874th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it holds the 4,899th position.

Nicknames & pet names

Alkee / Alketii / Alkett / Keta

Famous people

• Alketa Vejsiu (TV personality)