What does the name erica mean?

Question

what does the name erica mean?where does it come from?who were some famous people with the name of erica?

Answer 1

okay somewhere i found that the name Erica means beautiful flower in german idk if thats right but just saying.... my name is Erica:)

Answer 2

Erika means forever powerful or ruler. My name is actually Erika :)

Answer 3

Its my own name  (Erika Solis)

But it means great ruler and amazing writer. This name is fantastic and
should be used right