Seija
Finnish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Seija
Seija is a Finnish feminine given name derived from the Finnish word "seijainen," meaning a type of fairy or magical creature from Finnish folklore and mythology.
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Etymology
Seija is a Finnish feminine given name derived from the Finnish word "seijainen," meaning a type of fairy or magical creature from Finnish folklore and mythology. The name is primarily used in Finland and Finnish-speaking communities, with roots in Nordic and Finno-Ugric cultural traditions rather than any major world religion.
Seija currently ranks #14,588 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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