Gender: Female
Origin: Dutch, Slavic
Meaning: Dutch name derived from Maria
Pronunciation: MAHR-ee-kuh, /ˈmɑriˌkə/, M AE R AH JH K
Popularity Rank: #5,954
Derived from the name Maria, Marijke means 'bitter' or 'wished-for child'. It is a common Dutch name with roots in Christianity.
The name Marijke is of Dutch, Slavic origin and means Dutch name derived from Maria, meaning 'bitter' or 'wished-for child'., Bitter, Similar to Mary. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Marijke is commonly found in Netherlands, Belgium, South Africa, and 35 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MAHR-ee-kuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɑriˌkə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AE R AH JH K
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Marijke is recorded 9,648 times globally, ranking it as the 5,954th most common name worldwide.
Marijke is most prevalent in Netherlands, with 6,838 occurrences, making it the 129th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Marijke is found among 1 in every 55 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | #129 | 1 : 55 |
| Belgium | #254 | 1 : 126 |
| South Africa | #7,910 | 1 : 15,227 |
| United States of America | #21,196 | 1 : 24,447 |
| Germany | #5,171 | 1 : 5,165 |
| France | #19,524 | 1 : 31,804 |
| Canada | #8,241 | 1 : 9,623 |
| United Kingdom | #16,660 | 1 : 21,928 |
| Italy | #32,980 | 1 : 53,751 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Marijke from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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