Mariquita

mah-ree-KEE-ta

Spanish diminutive of Maria

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Mariquita Origin and Meaning

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

Mariquita derives from Maria, the meaning of which is uncertain. 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).