Maija name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: MY-uh
Meaning: Bitterness
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What does Maija mean?

Maija's meaning is Bitterness came from Hebrew particulary used in Norwegian, Danish, Swedish and Finnish is used as a baby girl name . Maija is version of biblical and enduring Mary. Mary is English equivalent of Maria.

Also Mary is form of Maria in English language. Mary's meaning is Princess of the Sea, Star of the Sea and Mother of Jesus Christ came from Hebrew and Egyptian. Maija is form of Maja in Finnish language.

How do I pronounce Maija?

You can pronounce the one syllabled name Maija as MY-uh. The pronunciation choose to emphasis on first MY syllable. Some people pronounce it as my-yuh.

Variants of Maija

Maria, Mariam, Mariamne, Mirjam, Maijah, Mary, Maaria, Marielle, Mai, Mara, Marea, Adamary, Marigrace, Maja, Maya, Margit, Marit, Marina, Maha, Maje, Maj

Names that rhyme with Maija

How popular is the name Maija?

Maija is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1952 and was able to reach the top 3000 names. In 1999, it ranked 2438th when 59 girl were named Maija.

Over 1111 babies in United States have been named Maija. The first name is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 20 years of use, it could not make it big.

Maija is a rare baby name in France still in use today. But Maija is a popular baby name in Latvia where every 1 in 300 have the name. At least, 30000 people globally have carried Maija as their given name according to our evaluation.

YearRankBirths
2018621119
2017140256
2016754115
2015944611
2014727916
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Numerological aspects of Maija

There isn't a person you can't charm. When you are having hardships, you feel like the world's falling apart when it's not. You are known for your lively spirit, eternal patience and lack of belief when it comes to love. You always analyze something in your mind. You have the ability to predict things before they happen thanks to your strong intuition. You want to help others and leave an impression.

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  •  Linas - Especially used in Danish, Finnish and Swedish timeless and dominant, Linas used for boys is originated from Old Greek. Linas is Norwegian cognate of Lina
  •  Nahom came from Hebrew bestowed upon baby boys is used chiefly in Swedish, Finnish and Danish. Nahom is African and East cognate of Nahum
  •  Ovidia means Shepherd is rooted from Latin which is particulary used in Swedish, Danish and Norwegian is used as a baby girl name
  •  Ljudmila - Girl name Ljudmila is dominantly used in Finnish, Danish and Swedish. Ljudmila is Nordic equivalent of The Russian Name Людмила
  •  Bilgin - Particulary used in Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish, Bilgin has origin in Turkish, meaning of Bilgin is "Scholar" is used as a baby boy name
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Famous people named Maija

  • Maija Vilkkumaa, Finnish pop rock singer-songwriter
  • Maija Isola, Finnish designer of printed textiles
  • Maija-Liisa Peuhu in Kaksi ruplan rahaa as Actress
  • Maija-Liisa Ahlgren in Maa on syntinen laulu as Actress
  • Maija Tailfeathers in Another Cinderella Story as Actress
  • Maija Polsley in Crazy, Stupid, Love. as Actress
  • Maija Apine acted in movie Viktoriya
  • In 1980 drama film, Na ring vyzyvaetsya, Maija Eglite played N.
  • Maija Karhi, from 1962 drama movie Vaarallista vapautta, who portrayed Ruth.
  • In 1948 biography and drama flick, Ruusu ja kulkuri, Maija Nuutinen portrayed Briitta Ojanperä.
  • In 1982 drama flick, Atcereties vai aizmirst, Maija Serzane played Radzina.
  • Maija Doveika, from 2006 drama film Tumsie briezi, who characterized the Nadine.

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