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Marikate

MAR-i-kayt

Marikate is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A portmanteau name combining 'Mary' (Hebrew, meaning 'bitter', 'rebellious', or 'wished-for child') and 'Kate' (Greek, meaning 'pure').”, and peaked in popularity in 1993.

Letters8
Syllables3
OriginHebrew

What Marikate Means

A portmanteau name combining 'Mary' (Hebrew, meaning 'bitter', 'rebellious', or 'wished-for child') and 'Kate' (Greek, meaning 'pure').

The Story of Marikate

A name woven from two powerful sources, promising a blend of enduring grace and purity.

Marikate is a thoughtful creation, blending Mary, a name with deep Hebrew roots meaning 'bitter,' 'rebellious,' or 'wished-for child,' with Kate, a Greek name signifying 'pure.' It emerged in the late 1980s, a modern echo of classic sentiments.

This name has a gentle strength for your daughter. You imagine her navigating life with Mary's resilience and Kate's clarity, possessing a spirit that is both deeply felt and radiantly pure. She will be a beacon of refined character.

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Numerology

3

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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Mary-Kate Olsen

    American fashion designer and former actress.

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#10 in 1993

Total Births

45

First Recorded

1988

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