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).

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

Mariska in Pop Culture

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

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