Kaija-Liisa
Finnish · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Kaija-Liisa
Kaija-Liisa is a Finnish compound name combining "Kaija" (derived from Kaj, itself from the Greek name Gaius meaning "rejoice") and "Liisa" (the Finnish form of Elisabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning "God's oath").
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Etymology
Kaija-Liisa is a Finnish compound name combining "Kaija" (derived from Kaj, itself from the Greek name Gaius meaning "rejoice") and "Liisa" (the Finnish form of Elisabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning "God's oath"). The name is primarily used in Finland and other Scandinavian countries with Finnish heritage, reflecting Finnish naming traditions of the 20th century that commonly combined two given names.
Kaija-Liisa currently ranks #964 in the United States as a girl's name.
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