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Definition of erika

erika

/ˈɛr.ɪ.kə/
Er · i · ka
Plural:Erikas
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erika Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A female given name of Scandinavian and German origin, serving as a variant spelling of Erica.

Example

"Erika presented her research findings at the annual biology conference in Stockholm."

• Rhymes for erika

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Swedish, Danish, and German Erika, the feminine form of Erik, which derives from the Old Norse personal name Eiríkr, meaning 'eternal ruler' (from ei 'ever, always' and ríkr 'ruler, mighty'). In German, Erika also coincides with the botanical word for heather (from Latin erica).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Erika. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/erika
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