Female Name
Marika
ˈma.rɪ.ka
ma.ˈri.ka
ˈmɒ.ri.kɒ
ˈmɑ.ri.kɑ
ma.ˈriː.ka
ma.ˈʁiː.ka
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Carradine showbiz family
Code Geass characters
diminutives
Dishonored characters
Elden Ring characters
feminine forms
Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest
Legend of the Galactic Heroes characters
rugby union Wallabies
Writing Systems
ΜαρίκαGreek
მარიკაGeorgian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
70/100
youthful65%
upper class65%
natural80%
wholesome80%
strong80%
refined80%
strange100%
Meaning & Etymology
Marika is a diminutive form of Maria and other names beginning with Mari. It is a feminine given name of Hungarian and Greek origin, widely used in countries such as Hungary, Greece, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, Japan, Sweden, Slovakia, and Poland. In Fiji, it is also used as a masculine given name. Additionally, Marika is a surname among the Aboriginal Australian Yolngu people of Arnhem Land.
Etymology
Original Form:
Maria
Evolution:
Diminutive form derived from Maria, evolving into Marika in various cultures.
Source:
Hungarian and Greek origins, with adaptations in other languages and regions.