Maike

Maike is a Frisian diminutive form of Maria, the Latin and Greek rendering of the Hebrew name Miryam, whose original meaning remains debated but is often connected to roots meaning beloved or sea of bitterness. It developed as a pet form in the Frisian-speaking regions of northwestern Germany and the Netherlands and has since spread into broader German use as an independent given name. Related forms include Maike's parent name Maria as well as other Frisian diminutives such as Maaike and Meike.