Marijke

mah-REE-ka

Dutch form of Marie

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Marijke Origin and Meaning

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

Dutch diminutive of Marie, 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).

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Famous People Named Marijke

• Marijke Schaar Dutch tennis player
• Marijke Amado Dutch TV presenter
• Marijke Engelen Dutch synchronized swimmer
• Maria "Marijke" Kegge Deege, Dutch sprint canoer
• Maria Bernadina "Marijke" Vos Dutch politician

Marijke in Pop Culture

• Marijke Martens character in Mal Peet's Tamar