Etymology

Erika

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Today it means: A female given name from the Germanic languages or Old Norse. Full definition →

Old Norse Eiríkr
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  1. Old Norse · derived fromEiríkr
  2. English todayErika

Spelling variant of Erica, the feminine form of Eric, or borrowed directly from modern Scandinavia, ultimately from Old Norse Eiríkr.

Words from the same roots

Old NorseEiríkr all →

Herrick

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