The name "Marike" is typically spelled with six letters: M-A-R-I-K-E. The first letter is an /m/ sound, followed by an /a/ sound. The third letter is an /r/ sound, followed by an /i/ sound. The final two letters are represented by the letter /k/ followed by a schwa sound, which is represented by the symbol /ə/. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word "Marike" is written as /mæˈraɪkə/. This spelling accurately captures the pronunciation of the name.
The name "Marike" is Dutch in origin and is derived from the name "Maria" or "Mary". It is a feminine given name and it is a diminutive form of Maria. The name "Maria" itself has Hebrew roots and means "wished-for child" or "bitterness". "Marike" is a less common variation of the name "Maria" found in the Dutch language.