Meraki

may-rah-kee

Greek

"doing something with soul, love, creativity, or devotion"

Meraki Origin and Meaning

The name Meraki is a girl's name meaning "doing something with soul, love, creativity, or devotion".

Meraki is one of those untranslatable words that only exist in a single language. It's the Greek concept of putting your whole heart into something. NPR says, "Meraki is often used to describe cooking or preparing a meal, but it can also mean arranging a room, choosing decorations, or setting an elegant table."

Meraki is rare as a name, but several instances have been recorded.