Shmulke

Variation of Samuel, Hebrew

"told by God"

Shmulke Origin and Meaning

The name Shmulke is a boy's name of Yiddish origin.

Shmulke is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Shmuel (the Hebrew equivalent of Samuel). The suffix '-ke' adds an affectionate or endearing quality, similar to adding '-y' or '-ie' in English. Common in Eastern European Jewish communities during the 19th and early 20th centuries, Shmulke conveys warmth and familiarity within traditional Ashkenazi culture. The name declined in usage following World War II and subsequent assimilation of Jewish communities into mainstream society. Today, Shmulke is rarely given as a formal name but might be used as a nickname in Yiddish-speaking families or communities preserving traditional naming patterns.