Katja-Liisa
Greek and Hebrew · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Katja-Liisa
Katja-Liisa is a compound Finnish name combining Katja (a diminutive of Katerina, from Greek "katharos" meaning "pure") and Liisa (a Finnish form of Elisabeth, from Hebrew "Elisheba" meaning "God's oath").
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Etymology
Katja-Liisa is a compound Finnish name combining Katja (a diminutive of Katerina, from Greek "katharos" meaning "pure") and Liisa (a Finnish form of Elisabeth, from Hebrew "Elisheba" meaning "God's oath"). The name is primarily used in Finland and other Nordic countries, particularly among Finnish-speaking populations, with roots in both Greek and Hebrew linguistic traditions filtered through Finnish naming conventions.
Katja-Liisa currently ranks #5,143 in the United States as a girl's name.
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