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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. Leroy92%
  2. Edward86%
  3. Fred86%
  4. Donald84%
  5. Franklin83%
  6. Billy82%
  7. Warren81%
  8. Louis80%
  9. Frank80%
  10. Floyd80%

Bottom 10

  1. Raymond54%
  2. Ray54%
  3. Jack57%
  4. Maurice58%
  5. Marvin58%
  6. Leon59%
  7. Bernard60%
  8. Roland60%
  9. Gilbert61%
  10. Herbert61%

Love potential for Rika

Top 10

  1. Joe83%
  2. Alfred81%
  3. Albert80%
  4. Leroy80%
  5. Clifford78%
  6. Elmer77%
  7. Lester77%
  8. Louis77%
  9. Herman76%
  10. Vernon76%

Bottom 10

  1. Leonard43%
  2. Calvin50%
  3. Marvin54%
  4. Arnold55%
  5. Lloyd55%
  6. Arthur56%
  7. Francis57%
  8. Harvey57%
  9. Edwin58%
  10. Ralph58%

Professional potential for Rika

Top 10

  1. Henry79%
  2. Walter79%
  3. Harry79%
  4. Arnold78%
  5. Louis76%
  6. Clarence76%
  7. Chester73%
  8. Edward71%
  9. Jack70%
  10. Harold69%

Bottom 10

  1. Clyde42%
  2. Marvin43%
  3. Ralph45%
  4. Alvin46%
  5. Leon47%
  6. George47%
  7. Melvin47%
  8. Maurice47%
  9. Elmer49%
  10. Eugene49%

Crush potential for Rika

Top 10

  1. Leroy89%
  2. Donald89%
  3. Franklin81%
  4. Fred77%
  5. Billy76%
  6. Clifford75%
  7. Cecil75%
  8. Louis75%
  9. Elmer74%
  10. Lester74%

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert46%
  2. Jack47%
  3. Leonard48%
  4. Raymond50%
  5. Roland50%
  6. Francis50%
  7. Ray50%
  8. Bernard51%
  9. Maurice52%
  10. Gilbert53%
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