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Erik

EH-rik

Erik (EH-rik)

Meaning of the name Erik

Of Old Norse origin and a variant spelling of the name Eric. The name is derived from 'Eirìkr'; this being comprised of the elements 'ei' meaning 'ever, always' and 'ríkr' meaning 'ruler', hence altogether meaning 'eternal ruler'.

Origin of the name Erik

Norse

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