Maricar
MAH-ri-kar
Maricar is a girl’s name of Vietnamese origin, meaning “A Filipino given name, often a portmanteau of Maria and Carmen or Caridad. It can mean 'star of the sea' or 'charity'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1982.
What Maricar Means
“A Filipino given name, often a portmanteau of Maria and Carmen or Caridad. It can mean 'star of the sea' or 'charity'.”
The Story of Maricar
This name travels from the Philippines, a beautiful blending of devotion and hope.
Maricar is a cherished Filipino given name, often a portmanteau that beautifully combines 'Maria' with 'Carmen' or 'Caridad.' 'Maria' carries its ancient Hebrew meanings of 'bitter' or 'beloved,' while 'Carmen' evokes 'song' or 'garden,' and 'Caridad' means 'charity.' It can thus carry meanings of 'star of the sea' or profound 'charity.'
For your daughter, Maricar embodies kindness and resilience. You imagine her as someone generous of spirit, her will as strong as her compassionate heart, a beacon of care in the world.
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The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
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Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#9 in 1982
Total Births
50
First Recorded
1971
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