Female Name
Marijke
maː.ˈrɛi̯.kə
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Dutch royal family
TV presenters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
76/100
Meaning & Etymology
Marijke is a Dutch feminine given name, originally a diminutive of Maria. It is sometimes Germanized as Mareike. The name is phonetically pronounced as muh-rye-kah/keh, preferably with a rolling 'r'. It carries the traditional connotations associated with the name Maria, which is often linked to the Virgin Mary in Christian contexts.
Etymology
Original Form:
Maria
Evolution:
Marijke evolved as a diminutive form of Maria in Dutch-speaking regions, reflecting a common linguistic practice of creating affectionate or informal versions of names.
Source:
Dutch naming conventions