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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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.