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Origin: Romanian

Meaning: Star of the sea; Beloved

Maricica is a girl’s name of Romanian origin and a super-fun take on Maria, one of the most popular monikers in Romanian culture. Like many other Romanian names, Maricica—also inspired by the Latin name Mary, meaning “star of the sea” or “beloved”—is directly inspired by the sacred figures and saints of Eastern Christianity. So if you’re looking for something to strengthen your little one’s faith, you might take a liking to meaningful, memorable Maricica.