Basque · Boy name
Iker
“visitation or visitor”
About the name Iker
Iker is a masculine given name of Basque origin, meaning ‘visitation’ or ‘visitor.’ The name was created in the Basque language as a male counterpart to the feminine name Ikerne, which refers to the Visitation of the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition. Iker gained wider recognition in Spain and internationally, in part due to Iker Casillas, a Spanish football goalkeeper known for his long career with Real Madrid and the Spanish national team. The name reflects Basque linguistic heritage and religious influences.
- Meaning
- visitation or visitor
- Origin
- Basque
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- EE-kair(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Iker
- Iker Alexander
- Iker James
- Iker Michael
- Iker David
- Iker Thomas
Questions about Iker
- What does Iker mean?
- Iker is a Basque name meaning "visitation or visitor".
- How do you pronounce Iker?
- Iker is pronounced EE-kair, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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