Ulla-Maija
Finnish · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Ulla-Maija
Ulla-Maija is a Finnish compound name combining "Ulla" (derived from Ursula, meaning "little bear" from Latin *ursa*) and "Maija" (the Finnish form of Maria, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved" from Hebrew *Miriam*).
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Etymology
Ulla-Maija is a Finnish compound name combining "Ulla" (derived from Ursula, meaning "little bear" from Latin *ursa*) and "Maija" (the Finnish form of Maria, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved" from Hebrew *Miriam*). The name is used primarily in Finland and among Finnish-speaking populations, with roots in Christian tradition through its Marian component, particularly common in Finland from the mid-20th century onward.
Ulla-Maija currently ranks #269 in the United States as a girl's name.
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