Eija-Liisa
Scandinavian · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Eija-Liisa
Eija-Liisa is a Finnish compound given name where 'Eija' is a variant of 'Eira' (meaning "mercy" or "protection" in Old Norse) and 'Liisa' is the Finnish form of 'Elisabeth' (from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath").
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Etymology
Eija-Liisa is a Finnish compound given name where 'Eija' is a variant of 'Eira' (meaning "mercy" or "protection" in Old Norse) and 'Liisa' is the Finnish form of 'Elisabeth' (from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath"). This name is used primarily in Finland and among Finnish-speaking Lutheran communities, with no notable historical figures or events specifically tied to the compound form.
Eija-Liisa currently ranks #632 in the United States as a girl's name.
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