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Name Origin

Volker is a masculine German given name derived from the Old High German words 'volc' meaning 'people' and 'hari' meaning 'army'. It traditionally signifies 'ruler of the people' or 'leader of the army'.

germanmasculineleadershippeoplewarriorstrengthauthority

Famous People

Volker Bertelmann (1968-)

Composer

Scored films like 'Lion' and 'The Place Beyond the Pines'
Won Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media

Volker Schlöndorff (1939-)

Film director

Directed 'The Tin Drum' which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes
Known for films like 'Circle of Deception' and 'Diplomacy'

Volker Finke (1948-)

Football manager

Managed SC Freiburg to promotion to Bundesliga
Known for his innovative tactics

Similar Names

Volkher Folker

Sibling Names

Greta

Both Volker and Greta are classic German names, sharing a traditional and elegant style.

Klaus

Another strong German name, Klaus complements Volker with its masculine and timeless quality.

Hanna

Sharing a similar Germanic origin, Hanna offers a graceful feminine counterpart to Volker.