Maarja
Hebrew/Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Maarja
Maarja is the Estonian form of Maria, derived from Latin and Hebrew roots meaning "of the sea" or "beloved," connected to the Latin name Marius and the Hebrew name Miriam.
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Etymology
Maarja is the Estonian form of Maria, derived from Latin and Hebrew roots meaning "of the sea" or "beloved," connected to the Latin name Marius and the Hebrew name Miriam. The name is primarily used in Estonia and other Baltic/Nordic regions within Christian (particularly Lutheran Protestant) tradition, reflecting historical Scandinavian and Germanic cultural influence in the region.
Maarja currently ranks #3,115 in the United States as a girl's name.
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