♀ Name Erika – sole ruler

Origin:	Old Norse
Meaning:	sole ruler, autocrat, eternal ruler, ever ruler, ever powerful
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The girl’s name Erika is of Old Norse origin and means “sole ruler” or “ever ruler.”

Where does the name Erika come from?

Erika is a feminine form of the boy’s name Erik, which itself is derived from the Old Norse names Eiríkr or Airikr.

What does the name Erika mean?

Erika means “sole ruler,” “autocrat,” or “eternal ruler,” “ever ruler” and “ever powerful” in Old Norse.

Word composition

• Old Norse “einn” = alone, one, unique
• Old Norse “ǣvi” = eternity, time, life
• Old Norse “ríkr” = mighty, ruler, powerful

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Last updated: 6/6/2025