Mareike

The first name Mareike is a Low German and Frisian diminutive of the biblical name Maria. The origin and meaning of Maria, a Latin form of the Hebrew name Mirjam, are not definitively established.

What does the name Mareike mean?

The first name Mareike is a Low German and Frisian diminutive of the biblical name Maria. The origin and meaning of Maria, a Latin form of the Hebrew name Mirjam, are not definitively established. It is believed to derive from an Egyptian meaning 'the beloved' as well as Hebrew meanings such as 'the (gift from God)', 'the well-nourished', 'the sea myrrh', 'the sea drop', 'the rebellious one', or 'the untamed'. More on the individual derivations can be found on the name page for Maria. The name is the Germanized spelling of the Dutch name Marijke (see presenter Marijke Amado). In Dutch, 'ij' is pronounced like 'ei' in German. The 'ke' at the end is the Dutch diminutive, thus actually the diminutive form. Mareike literally means 'the little Marie' or 'Mariechen'. Mareike was a very popular girl's name in Germany during the 1960s and 1970s, especially in the northern regions. Today, however, the first name is only relatively rarely given. Notable bearers of the name include German actress Mareike Carrière and German presenter and actress Mareike Eisenstein. The Dutch form of Mareike is Marijke. Other variants include Maraike, Mareika, Mareikje, Mareka, Mareke, Marieke, Marijkje, Marike, and Mariken.

Where does the name Mareike come from?

Etymology Mareike is a female first name of ancient Hebrew and Aramaic origin with meanings such as 'the beloved' or 'the well-nourished' and others.

How do you pronounce Mareike?

Sound & Pronunciation of Mareike: The name Mareike is three to four syllables and melodically structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Ma-rei-ke' [maˈʁaɪ̯kə], with the middle syllable carrying the phonetic emphasis due to the diphthong. The open vowel sequence creates a wide sound arc. Mareike sounds Nordic and friendly - lively, harmonious, and present.

When is the name day of Mareike?

The most important name day for Mareike as a variant of Maria is September 12 (Feast of the Holy Name of Mary).

Popularity

Mareike is a popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 2,358th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 1992 at 35th place. In the last ten years, Mareike has been given as a first name about 230 times, placing it 1,470th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,102nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Eike / Eiki / Maika / Maike / Maiki / Maja / Makake / Maki / Mara / Mare / Marei / Mareik / Mareika / Mareiki / Mari / Marike / Marinka / Marischki / Marre / Marri / Marry / Marsi / Maruschi / Mary / Meike / Meiki / Meiko / Meite / Mieke / Moreuke / Murauke / Reika / Reike / Reiki / Reiko / Reikonie / Reiky / Rieke / Riki

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Famous people

• Mareike Amado (presenter)
• Mareike Carrière (German actress)
• Mareike Carriere (German actress)
• Mareike Eisenstein (German television presenter)
• Mareike Fell (actress from Germany)
• Mareike Hindriksen (German volleyball player)
• Mareike Krügel (German writer)
• Mareike Lindenmeyer (German actress)
• Mareike Ludwig (actress from Germany)
• Mareike Peters (Indian athlete)
• Mareike Sedl (German theater actress)
• Mareike Wegener (German film director)