Laura-Maija
Latin and Hebrew · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Laura-Maija
Laura-Maija combines two names: Laura derives from the Latin "laurea" meaning "laurel" or "laurel wreath," while Maija is the Finnish form of Mary, from Hebrew "Miriam" meaning "beloved" or "of the sea." The compound name is distinctly Finnish, reflecting the cultural practice of combining international and local name elements, and gained use in Finland particularly from the 20th century onward as part of Scandinavian naming traditions.
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Etymology
Laura-Maija combines two names: Laura derives from the Latin "laurea" meaning "laurel" or "laurel wreath," while Maija is the Finnish form of Mary, from Hebrew "Miriam" meaning "beloved" or "of the sea." The compound name is distinctly Finnish, reflecting the cultural practice of combining international and local name elements, and gained use in Finland particularly from the 20th century onward as part of Scandinavian naming traditions.
Laura-Maija currently ranks #2,555 in the United States as a girl's name.
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