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Glika

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Pronounced GLEE-kah /ˈɡli.ka/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish girls' name from glik, 'luck, good fortune' (cousin to German Glueck). Used in Ashkenazi Jewish families, sometimes alongside the Hebrew Mazal, which carries the same sense.Low

In 30 seconds: Glika is a Yiddish name meaning 'luck, good fortune' (said 'GLEE-kah').
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Origin MediumYiddish
MeaningA Yiddish girls' name from glik, 'luck, good fortune' (cousin to German Glueck). Used in Ashkenazi Jewish families, sometimes alongside the Hebrew Mazal, which carries the same sense.
U.S. rank (2024)#14016 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Glika is a Yiddish name from glik, 'luck, good fortune', related to German Glueck. It was used among Ashkenazi Jewish families in Central and Eastern Europe, often alongside Hebrew names of similar sense such as Mazal. It survives today mostly as a heritage or memorial name (said 'GLEE-kah').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, old-world, and warm.

Did you know? Glika comes from Yiddish glik — 'luck'. It belongs to the old Ashkenazi habit of naming a daughter for a blessing you hope she carries: luck, joy, peace (said 'GLEE-kah').
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References — Glika — Yiddish glik 'luck'; Ashkenazi heritage name

Variations

GlickaGliklGliklaya

Nicknames

GlikiKika

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If you like Glika…

Mazal— the Hebrew name for the same blessing
Golda— a like Yiddish heritage name
Mushka— echoes that soft -ka sound
Gitty— another Yiddish name
Gittel— a fellow Yiddish choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Glika mean?

Glika means 'luck, good fortune', from Yiddish glik.

How do you pronounce Glika?

It's said GLEE-kah /ˈɡli.ka/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Glika a Jewish name?

Yes — it is a Yiddish name used in Ashkenazi Jewish families, often as a heritage or memorial name.

How popular is Glika?

Glika is rare in the U.S., a heritage name rather than a trending one.

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