Marja
MAR-yah
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
437
Peak Year
#45 in 1978
First Recorded
1921
Style
Vintage, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A diminutive of Maria, which has uncertain origins but is often associated with the Hebrew name Miryam, meaning 'bitter' or 'rebellious.'
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Marja-Liisa Kirvesniemi
Finnish cross-country skier, multiple Olympic medalist.
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