Reka
ray-kuh
Origin:Hungarian
Other Origin(s):Polynesian, Pacific Islander, Hebrew, Turkish, Greek, Finnish
Meaning:River; Sweet, pleasant, nice; Watchful, alert; Uttermost part, a place in Judah
When on the lookout for worldly names, Reka truly shines as a worthy contender. This gender-neutral moniker can be found across the globe and has many cool meanings for baby to wear with pride. In Slovene, Reka refers to a "river"—a waterful meaning for the little one who goes with the flow. In Maori, a Polynesian language native to New Zealand, Reka's meanings of "sweet," "pleasant," and "nice" add a whole new level of charm to this name. Derived from the Ancient Greek Grēgórios, Reka is used mainly in Finnish for boys and means "watchful" or "alert." Not stopping there, the name Reka has Hebrew roots and derives from the word rêkâh, meaning "uttermost part" or referring to "a place in Judah." Reka is also a Hungarian name for girls that's Turkish in origin, though its meaning is unknown. While this name is unique, it has certainly made a memorable statement in the world. Reka was the name of Attila the Hun's wife, giving your kiddo an edge when it comes to history class.
How Popular Is The Name Reka?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2009
Gender:
Girl
#19573
in 2009
- 2900
from 2006
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