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Meanings

Hungarian Baby Names Meaning:

In Hungarian Baby Names the meaning of the name Erika is: Powerful.

Norse Baby Names Meaning:

In Norse Baby Names the meaning of the name Erika is: Ever or eternal ruler. Island ruler. Famous bearer: 10th-century Norwegian explorer Eric the Red.

Scandinavian Baby Names Meaning:

In Scandinavian Baby Names the meaning of the name Erika is: Ever kingly. Feminine of Eric.

Swedish Baby Names Meaning:

In Swedish Baby Names the meaning of the name Erika is: rules forever.

Teutonic Baby Names Meaning:

In Teutonic Baby Names the meaning of the name Erika is: noble.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Erika is: noble.

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