Sarika
Sarika is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Myna bird”.
| Meaning | Myna bird |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | सारिका |
| Pronunciation | SAH-ri-kah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Sarika
Sarika is the Sanskrit name of the myna, a bird admired in Indian literature for its ability to talk and sing; it is sometimes loosely translated as 'thrush' or 'songbird'. In classical poetry, sarika birds are kept as pets and repeat lovers' words. The name is used across India and is also an epithet of Durga in some texts. The actress Sarika is a well-known bearer.
Is Sarika a Hindu name?
Sarika is mainly a nature name rather than a scriptural one, though it appears as a name of the goddess Durga in some lists.
How popular is Sarika?
Familiar in India, especially among women born in the 1970s to 1990s.
Gifts with the name Sarika
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Spellings and variants of Sarika
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sarika mean?
Sarika means 'Myna bird'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Sarika a Hindu name?
Sarika is mainly a nature name rather than a scriptural one, though it appears as a name of the goddess Durga in some lists.
How do you pronounce Sarika?
Sarika is pronounced SAH-ri-kah.
Is Sarika a boy or girl name?
Sarika is usually a girl name.