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Erja-Leena

Quick answerErja-Leena is a Finnish compound name combining "Erja" (derived from the Greek name Irene, meaning "peace") and "Leena" (a Finnish diminutive of Helena, from the Greek Helene, meaning "torch" or "bright one").

Greek · Girl · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,301
TrendStable
Peak year
Syllables4
OriginGreek
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
Letters10
Numerology8 Chaldean 1
Global rank#2,301

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

About the name Erja-Leena

Erja-Leena is a Finnish compound name combining "Erja" (derived from the Greek name Irene, meaning "peace") and "Leena" (a Finnish diminutive of Helena, from the Greek Helene, meaning "torch" or "bright one").

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Etymology

Erja-Leena is a Finnish compound name combining "Erja" (derived from the Greek name Irene, meaning "peace") and "Leena" (a Finnish diminutive of Helena, from the Greek Helene, meaning "torch" or "bright one"). The name is used primarily in Finland and other Scandinavian countries, reflecting Finnish naming traditions that favor compound given names, particularly among generations born in the mid-20th century.

Erja-Leena currently ranks #2,301 in the United States as a girl's name.

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