Marica

MAH-ree-ka'MAH-ree-ka'3 syllables
🇮🇹Italian
Strong

MEANING

Bitter

ORIGIN

Italian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, which means 'bitter'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Marica is often associated with beauty and strength in Italian culture.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in Italy since medieval times, often among the nobility.

🇷🇴Romanian
Melodious

MEANING

Sea

ORIGIN

Romanian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Latin word 'mar', meaning sea.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Romanian folklore, Marica is often a name given to girls born near the sea.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Popularized in Romania due to its melodious quality and association with nature.

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Marica - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations