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Mariquita
OriginSpanish diminutive of Maria
Meaning"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
About Mariquita
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).
Pronounced mah-ree-KEE-tuh.
As of October 2026, Mariquita ranked #14882 in US births in 1993 SSA, peaked at #8617 in 1983.
Editor: Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
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