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Dereka

deh-REH-kah

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

English

Total Births

422

Peak Year

#22 in 1997

First Recorded

1971

Style

Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Likely a modern, feminine variant of Derek, meaning 'people ruler' from Old English.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

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Personality Traits

LeaderIndependentStrong-willedConfident

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