Riika
Finnish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Riika
Riika is a Finnish and Japanese feminine given name; in Finnish, it is a diminutive of Riikka, itself derived from Frederika, meaning "peaceful ruler" (from Germanic *frithu-* "peace" and *rīk-* "ruler"), while in Japanese, it can mean "village fragrance" or "benefit flower" depending on the kanji used.
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Etymology
Riika is a Finnish and Japanese feminine given name; in Finnish, it is a diminutive of Riikka, itself derived from Frederika, meaning "peaceful ruler" (from Germanic *frithu-* "peace" and *rīk-* "ruler"), while in Japanese, it can mean "village fragrance" or "benefit flower" depending on the kanji used. The name is used primarily in Finland and Japan, with no strong religious ties; in Finland, it gained popularity in the 20th century, while in Japan, it is a modern name with no notable historical context.
Riika currently ranks #767 in the United States as a girl's name.
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