Origin and Meaning of Shadricka

Variant of Shadrach, meaning 'command of Akkad' or 'royal'

Origin: Hebrew - Derived from the Biblical name Shadrach, which is associated with the Babylonian name Adrach or the Akkadian word 'shad', meaning 'command'.

• Shadrach is one of the three Hebrew men who were thrown into a fiery furnace for refusing to bow to an idol, as mentioned in the Book of Daniel.
• The name Shadricka appears as a feminine variant, often used primarily in African American communities, reflecting a blend of traditional and contemporary naming practices.
• Notable bearers may not be widespread, but the name is unique and is often linked to personal or familial significance within the communities it is found.
• Shadricka, while not a mainstream name, reflects modern trends of combining traditional biblical names with creative suffixes to create new identities within naming.
• Related variations include Shadira, Shandrika, and other creative adaptations that incorporate 'Shad' as a prefix.