The name Marika: meaning and origin
- Marika name meaning
- Marika origin
- Georgian names
Is your name Marika? It comes from an affectionate form of Maria and has become a name in its own right in many European countries. It is gentle and distinctive at the same time.
π Where does the name Marika come from and what does it mean?
Marika is a diminutive of Maria and other names beginning with Mari, so its root is the Hebrew Miriam, the same as Mariam. Over time it became a name in its own right in many languages: Hungarian, Finnish, Greek, Czech, Polish and, of course, Georgian.
In Georgia Marika has long been a separate name with a character of its own.
π Famous people named Marika
In Georgian scholarship the name was carried by historian and academician Marika Lortkipanidze, who devoted decades to the study of Georgian history. In European cinema, the Hungarian-born actress and dancer Marika RΓΆkk was a famous bearer.
Science and the stage: both suit a Marika.
πΈ What character is linked to the name Marika?
People say Marikas are cheerful, handy and very hospitable. Their home is always warm, and the conversation never runs out.
π’ The numerology number of Marika
Now for a little magic maths. In the Georgian alphabet every letter has a number value: α is 1, α is 2, α is 3 and so on.
The letters of Marika in Georgian (ααα ααα) add up to 172, which reduces to 1. In numerology, 1 is the number of leadership, independence and new beginnings.
It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits you.