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Maiken

MY-ken

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Latin

Total Births

11

Peak Year

#6 in 2004

First Recorded

2004

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Maiken is a Scandinavian diminutive of Maria, which is the Latin form of the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning 'bitter' or 'sea of bitterness,' but also interpreted as 'beloved' or 'rebellious.'

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

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Personality Traits

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