Pihla-Maria
Finnish · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Pihla-Maria
Pihla-Maria is a Finnish compound name combining "Pihla" (derived from the Finnish word for rowan tree, *pihlajanmarja*) with "Maria" (the Latin form of Mary, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved").
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Etymology
Pihla-Maria is a Finnish compound name combining "Pihla" (derived from the Finnish word for rowan tree, *pihlajanmarja*) with "Maria" (the Latin form of Mary, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved"). The name is used primarily in Finland and Finnish-speaking communities, reflecting a distinctly Finnish cultural tradition of combining nature-based names with classical religious names, particularly popular in the 20th century.
Pihla-Maria currently ranks #3,144 in the United States as a girl's name.
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