Marica

mah-RITZ-ah

Croatian and Hungarian form of Maria

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Marica Origin and Meaning

The name Marica is a girl's name meaning "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved".

A striking form of international favourite Maria, the meaning of which is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).