Seija-Riitta
Greek and Latin · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Seija-Riitta
Seija-Riitta is a Finnish compound name combining Seija (derived from the Greek name Xenia, meaning "hospitality" or "welcoming") and Riitta (a Finnish form of Brigitta, from the Latin Birgitta, meaning "exalted" or "strong").
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Etymology
Seija-Riitta is a Finnish compound name combining Seija (derived from the Greek name Xenia, meaning "hospitality" or "welcoming") and Riitta (a Finnish form of Brigitta, from the Latin Birgitta, meaning "exalted" or "strong"). The name is used primarily in Finland and reflects Finnish naming traditions of the 20th century, when compound given names were particularly popular among Finnish speakers.
Seija-Riitta currently ranks #1,802 in the United States as a girl's name.
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