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Salla-Maija

Quick answerSalla-Maija is a Finnish compound name combining "Salla" (derived from Sally/Sarah, meaning "princess" in Hebrew) and "Maija" (the Finnish form of Maria/Mary, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved").

Hebrew-Christian · Girl · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,156
TrendStable
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Syllables4
OriginHebrew-Christian
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
ReligionChristian
Letters11
Numerology7 Chaldean 1
Global rank#3,156

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

About the name Salla-Maija

Salla-Maija is a Finnish compound name combining "Salla" (derived from Sally/Sarah, meaning "princess" in Hebrew) and "Maija" (the Finnish form of Maria/Mary, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved").

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Etymology

Salla-Maija is a Finnish compound name combining "Salla" (derived from Sally/Sarah, meaning "princess" in Hebrew) and "Maija" (the Finnish form of Maria/Mary, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved"). The name is primarily used in Finland and reflects Finnish naming traditions that combine traditional Christian names with local linguistic forms.

Salla-Maija currently ranks #3,156 in the United States as a girl's name.

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