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Jaana-Marita

Quick answerJaana-Marita is a Finnish compound name combining "Jaana" (Finnish form of Joanna, meaning "God is gracious" from Hebrew Yohanan) and "Marita" (a Scandinavian diminutive of Maria, meaning "of the sea" from Latin Maris).

Hebrew-Latin · Girl · 5 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#8,788
TrendStable
Peak year
Syllables5
OriginHebrew-Latin
LanguageFinnish
CultureNordic
ReligionLutheran Christian
Letters12
Numerology8 Chaldean 22
Global rank#8,788

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

About the name Jaana-Marita

Jaana-Marita is a Finnish compound name combining "Jaana" (Finnish form of Joanna, meaning "God is gracious" from Hebrew Yohanan) and "Marita" (a Scandinavian diminutive of Maria, meaning "of the sea" from Latin Maris).

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Etymology

Jaana-Marita is a Finnish compound name combining "Jaana" (Finnish form of Joanna, meaning "God is gracious" from Hebrew Yohanan) and "Marita" (a Scandinavian diminutive of Maria, meaning "of the sea" from Latin Maris). The name is used primarily in Finland and other Nordic countries, particularly among Lutheran Protestant populations, with usage concentrated in the 20th century Finnish-speaking regions.

Jaana-Marita currently ranks #8,788 in the United States as a girl's name.

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