Vija
Baltic/Latvian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Vija
Vija is a Latvian name derived from the word "vīrs," meaning "man" or "husband," with the diminutive suffix "-ja" creating a feminine form.
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Etymology
Vija is a Latvian name derived from the word "vīrs," meaning "man" or "husband," with the diminutive suffix "-ja" creating a feminine form. It is primarily used in Latvia and among Latvian communities, with roots in Baltic pagan naming traditions and later adoption within Lutheran Christian culture.
Vija currently ranks #6,364 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1952.
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