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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. Roosevelt93%
  2. Elnora90%
  3. Lenora90%
  4. Lenore90%
  5. Burton90%
  6. Harlan88%
  7. Marlin88%
  8. Ervin88%
  9. Wilbur88%
  10. Wallace86%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Junior42%
  3. Cleo42%
  4. Lizzie42%
  5. Ramona50%
  6. Homer52%
  7. Estella53%
  8. Ruthie55%
  9. Jeannette56%
  10. Buddy57%

Love potential for Rika

Top 10

  1. Mable82%
  2. Grover80%
  3. Burton80%
  4. Hugh80%
  5. Roosevelt80%
  6. Elbert80%
  7. Wilbert80%
  8. Jeannette79%
  9. Eugenia78%
  10. Wallace77%

Bottom 10

  1. Fay42%
  2. Junior42%
  3. Lizzie42%
  4. Lola42%
  5. Cleo42%
  6. Estella42%
  7. Homer42%
  8. Percy44%
  9. Lottie48%
  10. Will48%

Professional potential for Rika

Top 10

  1. Addie83%
  2. Woodrow77%
  3. Bette76%
  4. Bettie76%
  5. Marcella76%
  6. Louie76%
  7. Roosevelt76%
  8. Bettye76%
  9. Edmund75%
  10. Edmond75%

Bottom 10

  1. Luther42%
  2. Ila42%
  3. Opal42%
  4. Lola42%
  5. Lela42%
  6. Otto42%
  7. Amos42%
  8. Buddy42%
  9. Jeannette42%
  10. Rhoda42%

Crush potential for Rika

Top 10

  1. Estella87%
  2. Mable86%
  3. Roosevelt86%
  4. Jewel85%
  5. Wallace84%
  6. Jeannine83%
  7. Etta82%
  8. Melba82%
  9. Verna82%
  10. Celia81%

Bottom 10

  1. Ramona42%
  2. Johnie47%
  3. Inez50%
  4. Conrad50%
  5. Hubert52%
  6. Morris52%
  7. Homer52%
  8. Ruthie52%
  9. Fay55%
  10. Alberta55%
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