Dirks

English

Etymology 1

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Proper noun

Dirks

1. A male given name from the Germanic languages.

Etymology 2

Proper noun

Dirks

1. plural of Dirk

Dutch

Alternative forms

• Dirkse, Dirksen, Dirksz, Dirksse, Dirkssen

Etymology

From Dirk +‎ -s (“patronymic suffix”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dɪrks/

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• Hyphenation: Dirks

Proper noun

Dirks

1. a surname originating as a patronymic

Related terms

• Derks, Derksen