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Rika

Girl Name day: May 18
Rika is a short form of Erika: on birth records it is written Erika (125,094 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Erika page. Also a short form of Ericka, Jerrica, Jerica.
Origin: Old Norse. Meaning: Ever-ruler / eternal ruler.
Feminine of Eric, from Old Norse Eiríkr, from 'ei' (ever, always) and 'ríkr' (ruler); also coincides with Latin 'erica' (heather).

Name day for Rika

May 18

Why this day? Rika is a short form of Erika, and shares its name day.

Rika is celebrated in the United States, Brazil and Argentina on May 18.

The story of the name Rika

Rika is a short form of Erika. It keeps its origin (Old Norse) and meaning — ever-ruler / eternal ruler, and shares its name day, May 18.

On birth records, Rika is rarely written as such: the Rikas are Erikas (125,094 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Erika page. Rika is also a short form of Ericka, Jerrica, Jerica.

Frequently asked questions about Rika

What does Rika mean?

Rika is a short form of Erika, which means ever-ruler / eternal ruler.

When is Rika's name day?

May 18, together with Erika: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Rika a name in its own right?

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

Rika's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Rika

Top 10

  1. Regina90%
  2. Dianne88%
  3. Vicki88%
  4. Diane88%
  5. Vickie88%
  6. Diana88%
  7. Gail86%
  8. Beverly85%
  9. Brenda84%
  10. Jane84%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody42%
  2. Marilyn42%
  3. Cindy42%
  4. Rita47%
  5. Suzanne53%
  6. Sue53%
  7. Susan53%
  8. Janet56%
  9. Bonnie57%
  10. Penny57%

Love potential for Rika

Top 10

  1. Beverly82%
  2. Gloria80%
  3. Janet79%
  4. Denise78%
  5. Regina77%
  6. Yvonne75%
  7. Annette75%
  8. Renee75%
  9. Glenda75%
  10. Beth75%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody42%
  2. Cindy42%
  3. Rita42%
  4. Marilyn42%
  5. Wanda44%
  6. Bonnie46%
  7. Joy48%
  8. Julie52%
  9. Elaine53%
  10. Carla55%

Professional potential for Rika

Top 10

  1. Connie81%
  2. Constance81%
  3. Beth76%
  4. Diane74%
  5. Dianne74%
  6. Diana74%
  7. Kathleen73%
  8. Kathryn73%
  9. Karen73%
  10. Catherine73%

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie42%
  2. Wanda42%
  3. Phyllis42%
  4. Joy42%
  5. Rita42%
  6. Melody42%
  7. Cindy42%
  8. Janet42%
  9. Peggy43%
  10. Tammy43%

Crush potential for Rika

Top 10

  1. Tammy91%
  2. Darlene88%
  3. Cynthia87%
  4. Brenda86%
  5. Charlene86%
  6. Gloria85%
  7. Claudia84%
  8. Gail84%
  9. Vicki83%
  10. Vickie83%

Bottom 10

  1. Connie51%
  2. Constance51%
  3. Martha52%
  4. Roberta52%
  5. Bonnie54%
  6. Susan54%
  7. Suzanne54%
  8. Sue54%
  9. Barbara55%
  10. Gwendolyn58%
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