Anne-Maj
Scandinavian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Anne-Maj
The name 'Anne-Maj' is a compound of 'Anne', derived from the Hebrew 'Hannah' meaning "grace" or "favor," and 'Maj', a Scandinavian short form of 'Maria' (from Hebrew 'Miryam', likely meaning "beloved" or "bitter").
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Etymology
The name 'Anne-Maj' is a compound of 'Anne', derived from the Hebrew 'Hannah' meaning "grace" or "favor," and 'Maj', a Scandinavian short form of 'Maria' (from Hebrew 'Miryam', likely meaning "beloved" or "bitter"). It is primarily used in Swedish and Finnish cultures, often within Lutheran Christian traditions, with historical roots in 20th-century Nordic naming practices where double names became fashionable.
Anne-Maj currently ranks #700 in the United States as a girl's name.
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