Eija-Leena
Finnish · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Eija-Leena
Eija-Leena is a Finnish compound name combining "Eija" (derived from the name Eijä, of uncertain ultimate origin) and "Leena" (a Finnish diminutive of Helena, from Greek Helene meaning "torch" or "bright").
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Etymology
Eija-Leena is a Finnish compound name combining "Eija" (derived from the name Eijä, of uncertain ultimate origin) and "Leena" (a Finnish diminutive of Helena, from Greek Helene meaning "torch" or "bright"). The name is used primarily in Finnish culture and has been common in Finland since the mid-20th century, with no particular religious association beyond general Scandinavian Christian heritage.
Eija-Leena currently ranks #1,407 in the United States as a girl's name.
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