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Eija-Maarit

Quick answerEija-Maarit is a Finnish compound name combining "Eija" (derived from Eugenia, meaning "well-born") and "Maarit" (a Finnish form of Margaret, meaning "pearl").

Finnish · Girl · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,655
TrendStable
Peak year
Syllables4
OriginFinnish
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
Letters11
Numerology6 Chaldean 3
Global rank#3,655

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

About the name Eija-Maarit

Eija-Maarit is a Finnish compound name combining "Eija" (derived from Eugenia, meaning "well-born") and "Maarit" (a Finnish form of Margaret, meaning "pearl").

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Etymology

Eija-Maarit is a Finnish compound name combining "Eija" (derived from Eugenia, meaning "well-born") and "Maarit" (a Finnish form of Margaret, meaning "pearl"). The name is used primarily in Finland and reflects Finnish naming traditions, with particular popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century as part of the Finnish practice of combining traditional and classical name elements.

Eija-Maarit currently ranks #3,655 in the United States as a girl's name.

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