Harika means “wonderful, marvellous”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Harika is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Harika mean?
Literal meaning
Harika is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “wonderful, marvellous”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Harika in Turkish
What does Harika mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Harika. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “wonderful, marvellous” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Harika come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Harika a Turkish name?
Yes. Harika is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Harika across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | HarikaLatin | Girl | same as above: “wonderful, marvellous” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Harika
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harika | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Harika
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Harika rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BerktanBoy“firm dawn”same language (turkish)
- ÜnsaçBoy“may you become famous”same language (turkish)
- NurşenGirl“you are light”same language (turkish)
- BahadirBoy“fearless, brave”same language (turkish)
- AltınkayaBoy“golden rock”same language (turkish)
- NursanUnisex“light with a good name”same language (turkish)
- NurbakiUnisex“everlasting light”same language (turkish)
- İlsevenBoy“country-loving”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Harika
What does the name Harika mean?
Harika means “wonderful, marvellous”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Harika a girl's or a boy's name?
Harika is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Harika come from?
Harika is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Harika?
Harika is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Harika have?
Harika has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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