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Katja-Maaria

Quick answerKatja-Maaria is a compound name combining Katja (a diminutive of Katharina, from Greek *katharus* meaning "pure") and Maaria (the Finnish form of Maria, from Hebrew *Miriam*, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved").

Greek and Hebrew · Girl · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,801
TrendStable
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Syllables4
OriginGreek and Hebrew
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
ReligionChristian
Letters12
Numerology5 Chaldean 1
Global rank#3,801

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

About the name Katja-Maaria

Katja-Maaria is a compound name combining Katja (a diminutive of Katharina, from Greek *katharus* meaning "pure") and Maaria (the Finnish form of Maria, from Hebrew *Miriam*, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved").

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Etymology

Katja-Maaria is a compound name combining Katja (a diminutive of Katharina, from Greek *katharus* meaning "pure") and Maaria (the Finnish form of Maria, from Hebrew *Miriam*, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved"). The name is primarily used in Finland and other Nordic/Baltic regions, reflecting Finnish naming conventions that often combine traditional and religious names, with particular prevalence in Christian communities.

Katja-Maaria currently ranks #3,801 in the United States as a girl's name.

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