Erika Name Meaning
The name Erika comes from Swedish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Erika below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Erika Name Meaning
Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Czech, Slovene, Croatian, English, ItalianFeminine form of ERIK. It also coincides with the word for "heather" in some languages.
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