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Else-Maj

Quick answerElse-Maj is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Else" (a Germanic diminutive of Elisabeth, meaning "God's oath") and "Maj" (a Swedish diminutive of Maria, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved"), resulting in a name meaning "God's oath, beloved." The name is primarily used in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, particularly…

Germanic-Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#968
TrendStable
Peak year
Syllables3
OriginGermanic-Hebrew
LanguageScandinavian
CultureNordic
ReligionChristianity
Letters8
Numerology2 Chaldean 22
Global rank#968

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

About the name Else-Maj

Else-Maj is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Else" (a Germanic diminutive of Elisabeth, meaning "God's oath") and "Maj" (a Swedish diminutive of Maria, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved"), resulting in a name meaning "God's oath, beloved." The name is primarily used in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, particularly among mid-20th century generations, with roots in Nordic Christian naming traditions.

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Etymology

Else-Maj is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Else" (a Germanic diminutive of Elisabeth, meaning "God's oath") and "Maj" (a Swedish diminutive of Maria, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved"), resulting in a name meaning "God's oath, beloved." The name is primarily used in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, particularly among mid-20th century generations, with roots in Nordic Christian naming traditions.

Else-Maj currently ranks #968 in the United States as a girl's name.

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