Salla-Maaria
Finnish · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Salla-Maaria
Salla-Maaria combines "Salla" (Finnish diminutive form) with "Maaria," the Finnish form of Maria, meaning "beloved" or "of the sea" depending on the etymological interpretation of Maria's Hebrew root.
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Etymology
Salla-Maaria combines "Salla" (Finnish diminutive form) with "Maaria," the Finnish form of Maria, meaning "beloved" or "of the sea" depending on the etymological interpretation of Maria's Hebrew root. The name is primarily used in Finland and reflects Finnish naming traditions, particularly in rural and traditional communities where compound given names were common.
Salla-Maaria currently ranks #1,527 in the United States as a girl's name.
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