Minna-Liisa
Girl · 4 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Minna-Liisa
The given name 'Minna-Liisa' is composed of two elements: 'Minna' is a diminutive form of 'Minna' or 'Minnaa', derived from the Finnish word 'minä', meaning 'I' or 'me', and 'Liisa' is a Finnish variant of 'Elizabeth', derived from the Hebrew name ' Elisheva', meaning 'God is my oath'.
Cross-referenced with Behind the Name. AI-assisted, community-reviewable. Suggest an improvement.
Etymology
The given name 'Minna-Liisa' is composed of two elements: 'Minna' is a diminutive form of 'Minna' or 'Minnaa', derived from the Finnish word 'minä', meaning 'I' or 'me', and 'Liisa' is a Finnish variant of 'Elizabeth', derived from the Hebrew name ' Elisheva', meaning 'God is my oath'. The name 'Minna-Liisa' is primarily associated with Finnish culture and has no direct connection to any specific religion.
Minna-Liisa currently ranks #716 in the United States as a girl's name.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
Finnish names that sit beautifully beside Minna-LiisaSimilar names you might like
Names starting with MMore names starting with M
- Mackie
- Maceo
- Madi
- Madiha
- Mackenna
- Maddisyn
- Madisyn
- Madalina
- Madden
- Maaz
- Madyson
- Mady
- Maaria
- Ma
- Macklin
- Madelene
- Macgregor
- Madlen
See all names like Minna-Liisa →
Find middle names for Minna-Liisa →
🧬 See Minna-Liisa's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Minna-Liisa's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Minna-Liisa your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Minna-Liisa already? Find sibling names that fit →
💬 Does Minna-Liisa go with your surname? Check the rhythm, rhyme and initials →
Names that sound like Minna-Liisa
Phonetic match, not just spelling"The name Miles derives from the Latin "Mīles," meaning "soldier" or "warrior," rooted in the Latin word for a Roman…"
"Myles is an English form of the Latin name Milo, which likely derives from the Germanic element "mil" meaning "merciful"…"
"Malik means "king" or "ruler" and derives from the Arabic root m-l-k, which denotes sovereignty and authority."
"Milas is a name derived from the Latin "Milo," which itself may stem from Germanic roots meaning "mild" or "merciful,"…"
"Melissa derives from the Greek word "melissa" (μέλισσα), meaning "honeybee," symbolizing industriousness and sweetness."
"Malak means "angel" or "king" and derives from the Arabic root m-l-k, which relates to kingship and celestial beings."
"Maelys is a modern French name combining the elements "Maë" (possibly from Breton or Celtic roots meaning "fair" or "bright")…"
"Melisa is derived from the Greek word "melissa" (μέλισσα), meaning "honeybee," symbolizing industriousness and sweetness."
"Malachi derives from the Hebrew name Malachai (מלאכי), meaning "my messenger" or "my angel," composed of the elements "mal'akh" (messenger/angel)…"
"Malakai is a variant spelling of Malachi, derived from the Hebrew name מַלְאָכִי (Malakhi), meaning "my messenger" or "my angel"…"
"Milica is a diminutive form derived from the Slavic root "mil," meaning "dear" or "gracious," making the name signify "dear…"
"Milja is a diminutive form of the Slavic name Milica or Mila, derived from the root "mil" meaning "dear" or…"