Erik
/EHRIHK/ Scandinavian Male 2 syllables
Meaning & Origin
Erik is a Scandinavian name meaning "Eternal ruler". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Old Norse ei + rikr
Quick Facts
Language Scandinavian
Gender Male
Syllables 2
Phonetic EHRIHK
IPA ˈɛɹɪk
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as EHRIHK. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original Scandinavian phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Erik
- · Erik the Red - Norse explorer
- · Erik Satie - French composer
- · Erik Larson - American author
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