US Popularity:11307
Origin:Finnish
Other Origin(s):Dutch, Hebrew, Latin
Meaning:Star of the sea; Beloved; Wished for child; Bitterness; Berry
Marja is a Finnish and Dutch name for girls with origins in Latin and Hebrew. As a form of Maria and Mary, Marja adopts a fleet of meanings for baby to embody. From “bitterness” and “star of the sea” to “beloved” and “wished for a child,” Marja is brimming with sensuality, honor, and love. Marja also has its own root in Finnish, meaning “berry”—ideally suited for baby’s sweet and sour wild side.

Marja Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1999
#21482
in 1999
- 1198
from 1997
In comparison to the previous year's data
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