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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. Elnora90%
  2. Lenora90%
  3. Lenore90%
  4. Ola86%
  5. Sondra86%
  6. Velma86%
  7. Reba85%
  8. Iva84%
  9. Maryann84%
  10. Verna83%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Lizzie42%
  3. Ramona50%
  4. Estella53%
  5. Ruthie55%
  6. Jeannette56%
  7. Eula57%
  8. Adele59%
  9. Della59%
  10. Olive59%

Love potential for Rika

Top 10

  1. Mable82%
  2. Jeannette79%
  3. Eugenia78%
  4. Bernadine76%
  5. Bettie75%
  6. Marcella75%
  7. Freda75%
  8. Bettye75%
  9. Velma75%
  10. Antoinette75%

Bottom 10

  1. Lizzie42%
  2. Lola42%
  3. Estella42%
  4. Lottie48%
  5. Imogene49%
  6. Faye49%
  7. Rosie49%
  8. Elvira49%
  9. Sallie51%
  10. Nell52%

Professional potential for Rika

Top 10

  1. Addie83%
  2. Bette76%
  3. Bettie76%
  4. Marcella76%
  5. Bettye76%
  6. Lenora74%
  7. Lenore74%
  8. Elnora74%
  9. Cornelia72%
  10. Sondra71%

Bottom 10

  1. Ila42%
  2. Opal42%
  3. Lola42%
  4. Lela42%
  5. Jeannette42%
  6. Rhoda42%
  7. Elva42%
  8. Lizzie43%
  9. Ramona43%
  10. Beulah44%

Crush potential for Rika

Top 10

  1. Estella87%
  2. Mable86%
  3. Jeannine83%
  4. Etta82%
  5. Melba82%
  6. Verna82%
  7. Celia81%
  8. Rhoda81%
  9. Rosemarie80%
  10. Velma80%

Bottom 10

  1. Ramona42%
  2. Inez50%
  3. Ruthie52%
  4. Alberta55%
  5. Olive55%
  6. Antoinette56%
  7. Harriett56%
  8. Harriet56%
  9. Ernestine56%
  10. Henrietta56%
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