Maricica

Maricica is a Romanian diminutive of Maria, itself the Latin and Greek form of the Hebrew name Miryam, whose meaning is debated but commonly interpreted as beloved, sea of bitterness, or drop of the sea. The suffix cluster -ica is characteristic of Romanian affectionate diminutives, giving the name a tender, familiar quality used especially for children and young women. Maria has been one of the most widely used names in the Christian world, honored in devotion to the Virgin Mary, and its Romanian diminutive forms include Marica, Marioara, and Mărică.