Okka

Okka is a female first name that originates as an independent diminutive from East Frisia. It derives from names that begin with the Old High German element 'Ot-' or 'Od-'. The meaning of the name includes terms like 'the wealthy', 'the possessor', or 'the heiress'.

What does the name Okka mean?

The name Okka is an independent diminutive from East Frisia and is associated with Old High German elements. It is considered the feminine variant of Okko and means 'the wealthy', 'the possessor', or 'the heiress'. It originally derives from the Old High German word ot, which means 'the possession', 'the inheritance', 'the heritage', and 'the wealth'. A historical figure named Okka was the daughter of a chieftain in East Frisia, who lived between 1381 and 1397. Her father was Keno, chieftain at Norderburg in Dornum. Additionally, there are male forms of the name, such as Okko and Okke, which are derived from Otto. Interestingly, Okka is also referred to as the 'East Frisian Tea Goddess'. Another theory suggests that Okka is an East Frisian variant of the name Ulrike, which could also mean that Okko and Okke are derived from Ulrich.

Where does the name Okka come from?

The name Okka has its roots in Old High German and means among other things 'the possessor' or 'the wealthy'. The underlying word ot stands for 'the possession', 'the inheritance', 'the heritage', and 'the wealth'. The language of the name is Frisian, specifically East Frisian.

How do you pronounce Okka?

The pronunciation of Okka is 'Ok-ka' [ˈɔka]. The name is two syllables and compact. The darker o sound at the beginning gives it a certain substance and tonal depth. The double k sets a distinctive accent before the ending '-a' gently rounds off. Okka conveys a down-to-earth and independent impression, characterized by Nordic clarity and presence.

When is the name day of Okka?

The name day for Okka is celebrated on December 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Okka is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2008, reaching 1,636th. In the last ten years, Okka has been given as a first name around 20 times, placing it 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 7,455th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ok / Okki / Okksi / Oxki

Similar first names

Famous people

• Okka Gundel (television presenter)
• Okka Rau (beach volleyball player)
• Okka von Damerau (singer)