Irja-Liisa
Finnish · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Irja-Liisa
Irja-Liisa is a Finnish compound name combining "Irja" (derived from Iris, meaning "rainbow") and "Liisa" (the Finnish form of Elisabeth, meaning "God's oath").
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Etymology
Irja-Liisa is a Finnish compound name combining "Irja" (derived from Iris, meaning "rainbow") and "Liisa" (the Finnish form of Elisabeth, meaning "God's oath"). The name is used primarily in Finland and reflects Finnish naming traditions, with no specific religious association beyond the biblical etymology of the Elisabeth component.
Irja-Liisa currently ranks #1,506 in the United States as a girl's name.
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