starken

Starken is a term that can refer to more than one concept, depending on context. In German, it is closely related to the verb stärken, which means to strengthen or fortify. The standard infinitive is spelled stärken with an umlaut over the a; the form written as starken without the umlaut is not considered standard in modern German and is typically the result of misspelling, transcription error, or limitations of character sets. In historical texts or some dialects, nonstandard spellings may appear, but they are not regarded as correct in contemporary usage.

Starken may also occur as a surname. As a family name of likely Germanic origin, it would be derived from the adjective stark meaning strong. Individuals bearing the surname Starken appear in genealogical records, but the name does not correspond to a universally recognized historical figure or entity on a global scale.

There is no single organization, place, or product universally identified as Starken in mainstream references. When the term appears, its meaning is generally inferred from context—often as a surname or as a misspelling of the verb.

See also: stark, stärken, Staker.