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Britt-Maj

Quick answerBritt-Maj is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Britt" (from Britta, derived from Latin "Brittia" meaning "of Britain") and "Maj" (from Maria, derived from Latin "Maria" of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "of the sea").

Scandinavian · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,900
TrendStable
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Syllables2
OriginScandinavian
LanguageSwedish
CultureNordic
Letters9
Numerology3 Chaldean 1
Global rank#3,900

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Britt-Maj

Britt-Maj is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Britt" (from Britta, derived from Latin "Brittia" meaning "of Britain") and "Maj" (from Maria, derived from Latin "Maria" of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "of the sea").

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Etymology

Britt-Maj is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Britt" (from Britta, derived from Latin "Brittia" meaning "of Britain") and "Maj" (from Maria, derived from Latin "Maria" of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "of the sea"). The name is primarily used in Sweden and other Nordic countries, particularly during the 20th century, reflecting Scandinavian naming traditions of combining female given names.

Britt-Maj currently ranks #3,900 in the United States as a girl's name.

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