Mareeke

Mareeke represents a Low German form of the name Mareike, which in turn is considered a pet form of Maria. The exact origin and meaning of the biblical name Maria, and thus also of Mareeke, have not yet been clearly established.

What does the name Mareeke mean?

Mareeke is a Low German variation of the name Mareike, which functions as a pet form of Maria. The origin and meaning of the biblical name Maria, and thus also of Mareeke, are uncertain. One possible meaning from Egyptian could be 'the beloved', while various meanings from Hebrew such as 'the (gift from God)', 'the well-nourished', 'the sea myrrh', 'the sea drop', 'the rebellious one', or 'the untamed' can also be considered. For more information on the derivations, please refer to the page about the name Maria. The spelling Mareeke occurs mainly in Northern Germany, but is overall quite rare. Similar variants include Mareeka, Mareikje, Marejke, Marijke, Marijkje, and Mariyke.

Where does the name Mareeke come from?

Mareeke is a female first name with ancient Hebrew origins, which has meanings such as 'the rebellious one' or 'the sea myrrh'. The root consists of ancient Hebrew elements: mry means loved (Egyptian) or mir means bitter (Ancient Hebrew), jam stands for sea (Ancient Hebrew), mry can also mean rebellious (Ancient Hebrew) or rym for to give (Ancient Hebrew), while mra stands for to fatten (Ancient Hebrew). The name is used in various languages, including Frisian, Low German, Northern German, and East Frisian.

How do you pronounce Mareeke?

Ma-ree-ke

When is the name day of Mareeke?

The most important name day for Mareeke, in its function as a variant of Maria, falls on September 12 (Feast of the Name of Mary).

Popularity

Mareeke is a rare first name that is mainly found in Northern Germany. In general name statistics, it holds a rather low rank, making it a special choice for parents looking for a unique name.

Nicknames & pet names

Reeki