♀ Name Marja

Q: What does the name Marja mean?

Marja means 'sea of bitterness', 'drop of the sea', 'star of the sea', 'rebelliousness', 'exalted one', 'beloved' or 'wished for child' (from Maria). In Finnish, Marja as well means 'berry'.

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Marja is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Marja come from?

Marja is a Finnish, Swedish, Dutch and Sorbian form of Maria, which is a biblical name of Hebrew origin.

What does the name Marja mean?

Marja means “sea of bitterness”, “drop of the sea”, “star of the sea”, “rebelliousness”, “exalted one”, “beloved” or “wished for child” (from Maria). In Finnish, Marja as well means “berry”.

Pronunciation of Marja

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Variants

Maaria Maarja Maarya Maria Marya María Mária

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Popularity of the name Marja

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