Marieke is a Dutch-language feminine given name, a diminutive of Maria. The name carries a sense of endearment and familiarity, often used in Dutch-speaking regions. The -ke suffix is characteristic for Flemish, Brabantian, and Limburgish dialects, indicating that the name perhaps originated in present-day Belgium or the south of the Netherlands. The name is also found in other cultures with variations such as Marika in Polish, Greek, and Japanese.