Mariska

Hungarian diminutive of Maria

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Mariska Origin and Meaning

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

Actress Hargitay made us notice this one, it makes a robust, energetic Slavic impression.

The meaning of Maria is uncertain, but 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).

20 Names Similar to Mariska

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• Elmira
• Gaelle
• Ioanna
• Galina
• Zillah
• Adamina
• Cera
• Ashling
• Rania
• Cirilla
• Lillias
• Mariette
• Dita
• Rosana
• Brunhild
• Maija
• Mahala
• Amal
• Cassiane

Famous People Named Mariska

• Mariska Magdolna Hargitay American actress
• Mariska Veres (born Maria Elisabeth Ender) Dutch singer of group Shocking Blue
• Mariska Karasz Hungarian,American fashion designer
• Mariska Hulscher Dutch TV presenter
• Mariska stage name of Anna Maria Rahikainen, Finnish rapper
• Mariska Aldrich American soprano and actress
• Mariska Gárdos Hungarian feminist and activist
• Mariska Kornet Dutch cricketer

The name Mariska in Pop Culture

• Mariska heroine in Barbara Cartland's book "A Princess in Distress"
• Mariska character in video game "Lollipop Chainsaw"