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Meri-Maaria

Quick answerMeri-Maaria is a Finnish compound name combining "Meri" (meaning "sea") with "Maaria" (the Finnish form of Maria/Mary, derived from Hebrew meaning "of the sea" or "beloved").

Finnish · Girl · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,620
TrendStable
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Syllables4
OriginFinnish
LanguageFinnish
CultureNordic/Finnish
ReligionChristian
Letters11
Numerology7 Chaldean 22
Global rank#4,620

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

About the name Meri-Maaria

Meri-Maaria is a Finnish compound name combining "Meri" (meaning "sea") with "Maaria" (the Finnish form of Maria/Mary, derived from Hebrew meaning "of the sea" or "beloved").

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Etymology

Meri-Maaria is a Finnish compound name combining "Meri" (meaning "sea") with "Maaria" (the Finnish form of Maria/Mary, derived from Hebrew meaning "of the sea" or "beloved"). The name is primarily used in Finland and reflects Finnish-speaking Christian cultures, with particular popularity in Nordic regions where both elements have strong linguistic and religious traditions.

Meri-Maaria currently ranks #4,620 in the United States as a girl's name.

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