Ritva-Maija
Finnish · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Ritva-Maija
Ritva-Maija is a Finnish compound name where "Ritva" derives from the Old Norse name Hrithvi (meaning "beloved" or "dear") and "Maija" is the Finnish form of Maria, ultimately from the Hebrew Miriam (meaning "of the sea" or "beloved").
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Etymology
Ritva-Maija is a Finnish compound name where "Ritva" derives from the Old Norse name Hrithvi (meaning "beloved" or "dear") and "Maija" is the Finnish form of Maria, ultimately from the Hebrew Miriam (meaning "of the sea" or "beloved"). The name is used primarily in Finland and reflects Finnish naming traditions of the 20th century, when compound names with Maria/Maija as the second element were particularly popular among Finnish speakers.
Ritva-Maija currently ranks #6,521 in the United States as a girl's name.
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