Arja
Finnish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Arja
Arja is a Finnish name derived from the word "ari," meaning "eagle," combined with the suffix "-ja," making it mean "eagle-like" or "one who is like an eagle." The name has roots in Old Norse and Finnish mythology, where the eagle symbolized strength and nobility.
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Etymology
Arja is a Finnish name derived from the word "ari," meaning "eagle," combined with the suffix "-ja," making it mean "eagle-like" or "one who is like an eagle." The name has roots in Old Norse and Finnish mythology, where the eagle symbolized strength and nobility.
The name is primarily used in Finland and among Finnish-speaking populations; it gained cultural significance in Finland during the 20th century but has no major religious association beyond general Nordic Christian traditions.
Arja currently ranks #32 in the United States as a girl's name.
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