Marja-Liisa
Finnish · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Marja-Liisa
Marja-Liisa is a Finnish compound name combining "Marja" (meaning "berry") and "Liisa" (the Finnish form of "Elisabeth," meaning "God's oath"), both derived from Germanic and Hebrew linguistic roots respectively.
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Etymology
Marja-Liisa is a Finnish compound name combining "Marja" (meaning "berry") and "Liisa" (the Finnish form of "Elisabeth," meaning "God's oath"), both derived from Germanic and Hebrew linguistic roots respectively. The name is used primarily in Finland and among Finnish populations, with particular popularity during the 20th century as part of a Finnish tradition of creating compound given names.
Marja-Liisa currently ranks #104 in the United States as a girl's name.
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