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Maruska

Girl Name day: August 15 In French: Mara
Maruska is a short form of Mara: on birth records it is written Mara (21,453 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Mara page.
Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: Bitter.
From Hebrew mara 'bitter'; used in Ruth 1:20 when Naomi renames herself in mourning.

Name day for Maruska

August 15

Why this day? Maruska is a short form of Mara, and shares its name day.

Maruska is celebrated in the United States, Brazil and Argentina on August 15.

The story of the name Maruska

Maruska is a short form of Mara. It keeps its origin (Hebrew) and meaning — bitter, and shares its name day, August 15.

On birth records, Maruska is rarely written as such: the Maruskas are Maras (21,453 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Mara page.

Frequently asked questions about Maruska

What does Maruska mean?

Maruska is a short form of Mara, which means bitter.

When is Maruska's name day?

August 15, together with Mara: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Maruska a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Mara.

Maruska's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Maruska

Top 10

  1. Dana96%
  2. Deanna94%
  3. Katrina91%
  4. Brent90%
  5. Brian90%
  6. Scott90%
  7. Rodney88%
  8. Tamara88%
  9. Tanya88%
  10. Monica88%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina42%
  2. Stacy42%
  3. Shawn52%
  4. Shane52%
  5. Mario54%
  6. Tracy58%
  7. Gina63%
  8. Wesley64%
  9. Chad64%
  10. Wendy65%

Love potential for Maruska

Bottom 10

  1. Tina42%
  2. Stacy42%
  3. Jill42%
  4. Tracy44%
  5. Wesley47%
  6. April47%
  7. Darren49%
  8. Gina51%
  9. Marc51%
  10. Jason52%

Professional potential for Maruska

Bottom 10

  1. Darren42%
  2. Chad42%
  3. Jill42%
  4. Jason45%
  5. Heather46%
  6. Tracy48%
  7. April49%
  8. Shannon49%
  9. Tamara50%
  10. Jennifer51%

Crush potential for Maruska

Top 10

  1. Amy87%
  2. Kimberly83%
  3. Brian83%
  4. Melinda82%
  5. Dana82%
  6. Tanya81%
  7. Rodney81%
  8. Lisa81%
  9. Jennifer81%
  10. Monica81%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn43%
  2. Shane43%
  3. Mario56%
  4. Heidi58%
  5. Andre60%
  6. Jill62%
  7. Tonya62%
  8. Tara62%
  9. Eric63%
  10. Marc63%
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