Marjo-Liisa
Hebrew · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Marjo-Liisa
Marjo-Liisa is a Finnish compound name combining "Marjo" (a diminutive of Maria, from Hebrew meaning "of the sea" or "beloved") and "Liisa" (a Finnish form of Elisabeth, from Hebrew meaning "God's oath").
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Etymology
Marjo-Liisa is a Finnish compound name combining "Marjo" (a diminutive of Maria, from Hebrew meaning "of the sea" or "beloved") and "Liisa" (a Finnish form of Elisabeth, from Hebrew meaning "God's oath"). The name is primarily used in Finland and reflects Finnish naming traditions, particularly popular in the 20th century as part of the practice of combining two given names.
Marjo-Liisa currently ranks #1,731 in the United States as a girl's name.
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