Merike
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Merike
Merike is an Estonian diminutive form of Maria, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved." The name combines the root Maria with the typical Estonian diminutive suffix "-ke."
The name is primarily used in Estonian culture and among Estonian-speaking populations, with roots in Christian tradition through its connection to the Virgin Mary, though it has no exclusive religious significance today.
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Etymology
Merike is an Estonian diminutive form of Maria, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved." The name combines the root Maria with the typical Estonian diminutive suffix "-ke."
The name is primarily used in Estonian culture and among Estonian-speaking populations, with roots in Christian tradition through its connection to the Virgin Mary, though it has no exclusive religious significance today.
Merike currently ranks #1,371 in the United States as a girl's name.
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