Marieka

Marieka is an English short form of Maria or Marie and also represents a variant of Marieke, which is commonly used in Low German and Dutch-speaking areas.

What does the name Marieka mean?

The origin and meaning of the biblical name Maria, and consequently also of Marieka, are not clearly defined. One possible derivation could come from Egyptian and means "the beloved." Alternatively, Hebrew origins are also conceivable, encompassing meanings such as "the (gifted by God)," "the well-nourished," "the sea myrrh," "the drop of the sea," "the rebellious," or "the untamed." Further information on the derivations can be found on the page about the name Maria. Marieka is primarily common in the Netherlands, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, but is not very frequently encountered. In the English-speaking world, the spelling variant Mareeka can also be found. Similar forms include Mareeke, Mareikje, Marejke, Marijke, Marijkje, Marika, and Mariyke.

How do you pronounce Marieka?

Marieka is pronounced approximately as: ma-REE-ka.

When is the name day of Marieka?

The most important name day for Marieka falls on September 12, which is dedicated to the Feast of the Name of Mary.

Popularity

In Germany, Marieka is among the less common first names. In 2014, it reached the 2,714th place on the list of the most popular female baby names. From 2010 to 2024, the name was given less than 10 times in Germany, placing it at 9,043rd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. The global popularity and frequency of Marieka can be traced through its rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Mika / Miki / Rieki / Rike / Riki