Merike is an Estonian feminine given name.[1] The name is derived from the Estonian language word meri, meaning "sea", and was first proposed as a given name by the Estonian linguist Julius Mägiste for inclusion on the recommended list of names of the Estonian Mother Tongue Society (Emakeele Selts) in 1929.[2]

Merike
GenderFemale
Language(s)Estonian
Name day22 April[1]
Origin
Region of originEstonia
Other names
DerivedFrom meri, meaning "sea"
Related namesMeeri, Meri, Merje

As of 1 January 2021, 3,192 women in Estonia have the first name Merike, making it the 37th most popular female name in the country.[3] The name is most commonly found in Võru County, where 35.92 per 10,000 inhabitants of the county bear the name.[3] Individuals bearing the name Merike include:

References

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  1. ^ a b "Estonian Name Days". Behind the Name. 2017. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  2. ^ Vilkuna, Kustaa (1 January 1997). Etunimet (in Finnish). Helsinki: Otava. p. 158. ISBN 978-951-1-18892-6.
  3. ^ a b "Nimede statistika". Eesti statiska (in Estonian). 1 January 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2021.