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Minna-Maija

Quick answerMinna-Maija is a Finnish compound name combining Minna (a diminutive of Wilhelmina, meaning "resolute protector" from Germanic roots) and Maija (the Finnish form of Maria, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved" from Hebrew origins).

Germanic and Hebrew · Girl · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,817
TrendStable
Peak year—
Syllables4
OriginGermanic and Hebrew
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
Letters11
Numerology4 Chaldean 6
Global rank#1,817

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

About the name Minna-Maija

Minna-Maija is a Finnish compound name combining Minna (a diminutive of Wilhelmina, meaning "resolute protector" from Germanic roots) and Maija (the Finnish form of Maria, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved" from Hebrew origins).

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Etymology

Minna-Maija is a Finnish compound name combining Minna (a diminutive of Wilhelmina, meaning "resolute protector" from Germanic roots) and Maija (the Finnish form of Maria, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved" from Hebrew origins). The name is used primarily in Finland and among Finnish-speaking populations, reflecting a distinctly Finnish naming tradition that combines multiple given names, particularly common in the 20th century.

Minna-Maija currently ranks #1,817 in the United States as a girl's name.

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