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Name meaning

Marja

may mean “of uncertain meaning”

Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Mostly feminine
Used in
Finnish, Dutch
Spellings
Marja · Maria
Say it
MAR-yah
Letters
5

Likely meaning, sources differ

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The story of Marja

Marja is a Finnish and Dutch form of Maria. The meaning of Mary is uncertain; many explanations have been proposed.

Roots

Hebrew Miryam (uncertain).

Where it is used

Maria is the main form.

Marja name FAQ

What does the name Marja mean?

Marja may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Hebrew Miryam (uncertain).

Where does the name Marja come from?

Marja is of Hebrew origin. Today it is used in Finnish, Dutch families.

How do you pronounce Marja?

Marja is usually pronounced MAR-yah.

Is Marja a boy's or a girl's name?

Marja is mostly feminine.

What are other spellings of Marja?

Related spellings and forms include Maria.

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Sources

Name data: Public-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

  1. en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Marja

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