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 HargitayAmerican actress
  • Mariska Veres (born Maria Elisabeth Ender)Dutch singer of group Shocking Blue
  • Mariska KaraszHungarian,American fashion designer
  • Mariska HulscherDutch TV presenter
  • Mariskastage name of Anna Maria Rahikainen, Finnish rapper
  • Mariska AldrichAmerican soprano and actress
  • Mariska GárdosHungarian feminist and activist
  • Mariska KornetDutch cricketer

Mariska in Pop Culture

  • Mariskaheroine in Barbara Cartland's book "A Princess in Distress"
  • Mariskacharacter in video game "Lollipop Chainsaw"