Réka
Genderfeminine
Language(s)Hungarian
Name dayNovember 10
Origin
Language(s)Unknown
Other names
Variant form(s)Arikan

Réka is a Hungarian female given name. It is of Hun descent, originally being Kreka, possibly derived from the Turkic Arikan. Over time it changed into Réka. Although it is very difficult to find an affectionate form, there are some which are commonly used, such as Rékuci, Réki, Rékus, and Ré. Its Finnish cognate is Riikka.

The first known bearer of this name was the main wife of the Hunnic king Attila

Name days

  • February 6
  • November 10

Famous bearers of this name

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