"Erika" meaning in English

See Erika in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Spelling variant of Erica, the feminine form of Eric, or borrowed directly from modern Scandinavia, ultimately from Old Norse Eiríkr. Etymology templates: {{der|en|non|Eiríkr}} Old Norse Eiríkr Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Erika
  1. A female given name from the Germanic languages or Old Norse. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names Synonyms: Erica, Ericka Related terms: Erik
    Sense id: en-Erika-en-name-vp78XOwh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 14 entries, Pages with entries
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