Girl name
Mariska name meaning
“beloved; bitter; star of the sea”
Mariska is a feminine name commonly linked to the meanings beloved, bitter, or star of the sea. It is a Hungarian diminutive of Maria, transmitted through Latin and Greek from Hebrew Miryam. Miryam's meaning is disputed; these three meanings are traditional interpretations with different foundations.
What does Mariska mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Mariska
Mariska is a Hungarian diminutive of Maria, transmitted through Latin and Greek from Hebrew Miryam. Miryam's meaning is disputed; beloved, bitter, and star of the sea are traditional interpretations with different foundations.
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Name combinations with Mariska
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mariska, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Mariska: beloved; bitter; star of the sea
- Wasti: good, best
- Christie: follower of Christ
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Meaning of each word
- Mariska: beloved; bitter; star of the sea
- Isabella: God is my oath
- Sharon: plain, tract of level land
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Mariska Suzanne
Meaning of each word
- Mariska: beloved; bitter; star of the sea
- Suzanne: lily flower
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Meaning of each word
- Clara: bright, renowned
- Mariska: beloved; bitter; star of the sea
- Veronika: one who brings triumph or victory
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Mariska Friska
Meaning of each word
- Mariska: beloved; bitter; star of the sea
- Friska: ancient; venerable
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Meaning of each word
- Mariska: beloved; bitter; star of the sea
- Vinny: to conquer, to win
- Trifena: delicate and refined
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How to pronounce Mariska
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦫꦶꦱ꧀ꦏ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮛᮤᮞ᮪ᮊ |
Is Mariska a girl’s name?
Yes, Mariska is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Mariska ranks #964 among girl names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Mariska
Names with related meanings
- Ningsih♀Affection, loving care
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Ratih♀Love, delight
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Aini♀My eye, my darling
- Amanda♀Worthy of being loved
- Rahmah♀Mercy, loving compassion
- Asmara♂♀Love and romantic desire
- Dinda♀Beloved younger sibling
- Asih♀Affection and caring
- Ulfa♀Affection and closeness
- Kurniasih♀A gift and affection
Famous people named Mariska
- Mariska Halinda · b. 1994
- Mariska Setiawan · b. 1990
FAQ about the name Mariska
What is the meaning of Mariska?
Mariska means beloved; bitter; star of the sea. Mariska is a Hungarian diminutive of Maria, transmitted through Latin and Greek from Hebrew Miryam. Miryam's meaning is disputed; beloved, bitter, and star of the sea are traditional interpretations with different foundations.
Is Mariska a girl’s name?
Yes, Mariska is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mariska?
Mariska is of European, Latin, Greek and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Mariska have?
Mariska has 3 syllables (Ma-ris-ka) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Mariska?
Mariska ranks #964 among girl names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Mariska?
Some ideas: Mariska Wasti Christie; Mariska Isabella Sharon; Mariska Suzanne.
Famous people named Mariska?
Notable people named Mariska include Mariska Halinda, Mariska Setiawan.
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