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Subject: could be derived also from:
Author: Menke   (Authenticated as menke)
Date: September 7, 2004 at 3:21:33 AM
Reply to: it's from Sweder by Menke
Sjearske, a Frisian female name

this name originates from Sigerik, meaning 'mighty triumph'

compare SIGE to the dutch word 'zege', meaning triumph
compare RIK to the dutch word 'rijk', meaning originally mighty
(now it means wealthy)

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