Marika: Name day

Name day

Marika's name day is observed on January 31 in Czechia and March 25 in Estonia. It is also celebrated on July 2 in Finland and July 16 in Poland. In Latvia, the name day occurs on July 22 and July 25. Finally, Sweden recognizes the name day on October 22.

Marika General Profile and Summary

Marika is a distinctive feminine name popular in Central Europe, Scandinavia, and Japan, while remaining a unique choice in the United States. It functions as a diminutive of Maria, meaning bitterness or beloved, though its Japanese roots can signify jasmine. Historically, it evolved from a nickname into a formal name with a sophisticated and vintage appeal. The tone of the name is often described as elegant and soft, yet it possesses an underlying strength and rhythmic beauty. It is almost exclusively used for females across all cultural contexts. Its global footprint demonstrates a name that is both culturally specific and internationally accessible.

Name Day List: Marika

Country	Day	Month	Names
Czechia	31	January	Marika
Estonia	25	March	Maria, Marie, Maarja, Marja, Marje, Marjo, Marju, Mari, Marili, Marika, Maari, Maarika, Manni
Finland	2	July	Maria, Maija, Mari, Meeri, Kukka-Maaria, Maaria, Maiju, Maikki, Marika, Riia
Poland	16	July	Andrzej, Benedykt, Dziersław, Dzierżysław, Eustachiusz, Eustachy, Faust, Maria Magdalena, Marika, Ostap, Ruta, Stefan
Latvia	22	July	Margita, Marija, Marika, Marina, Marisandra
Latvia	25	July	Jekabs, Marika
Sweden	22	October	Marika, Marita