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Erik

4 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A male given name, variant spelling of Eric, of Old Norse origin.

Erik is learning to speak Norwegian.

Pronunciation

Syllables

er·ik

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Worth 8 points with K, but proper nouns not allowed.

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