Marjo name meaning

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Updated: March 16th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew and Latin
Usage: English, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: m(a)-rjo
Meaning: Pearl, Sea of Bitterness, Wished to Child and Swell
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What does Marjo mean?

Unwonted Hebrew and Latin Marjo means "Pearl, Sea of Bitterness, Wished to Child or Swell" and is used principally in Danish, Swedish, English, Norwegian and Finnish is used for both boys and girls.

Marjo is variation of pious and durable Marjorie. Marjorie is form of perpetual and famed Marguerite. Marjorie is equivalent of Margery in English language. Rare Marjorie is originated from Old Greek, Hebrew and Latin, Marjorie means "Pearl and Diminutive of Margaret".

Marjo is variant form of pleasing and biblical Marja. Marja is a version of biblical and prevailing Marija. Also Marja is a version of evergreen, saintly and dominant Marjorie. Marja is equivalent of Maria in Nordic language.

Also Marja is form of Maria in Swedish and Finnish languages. Marja's meaning is Bitterness and Berry came from Finnish and Hebrew.

How do I pronounce Marjo?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Marjo is m(a)-rjo. Some people pronounce it as mar-jo.

Variants of Marjo

Marjorie, Marja, Marguerite, Margery, Majoree, Maria, Mariam, Mariamne, Mirjam, Marija, Griet, Margaret, Margarita, Maarja, Maraike, Mara, Angelamaria, Maite, Marriam, Miriam, Mary, Mamre, Marianne, Mireio, Marijah

How popular is the name Marjo?

Marjo is a unique baby name in United States, it had been in use since 1935 and was last seen in 1969, during its 23 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 2000 names.

In 1939, it ranked 1239th when 35 girls were named Marjo. There are over 201 babies that have been given the name Marjo in United States. But Marjo is a popular baby name in Finland where every 1 in 500 have the name as well as in, Netherlands and Indonesia.

As per our research, over 30000 babies have been bestowed Marjo around the globe.

YearRankBirths
196966146
196258536
196158456
195955716
195742029
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Facts

Marjo in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands61119901445
Finland00012409
Sweden102312130
Norway10231220
Denmark203120

Numerological analysis of Marjo

Work on your self-confidence and find your own purpose. You are the innovator, the one who organizes parties or sleepovers, and the initiator for doing unusual stuff. Travelling is your passion. 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 are an exceptional person, a good listener for your friends and family, but shy as a lover.

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Famous people named Marjo

  • Marjo Matikainen-Kallström, politician and former Finnish cross-country skier
  • Marjo, Canadian singer-songwriter from Quebec
  • Marjorie Lecker in Casino Jack as Casting Director
  • Marjorie Silcoff in Jealousy as Actress
  • Marjorie Barnes in Arthur as Actress
  • Marjorie Kay in Sherlock Holmes as Actress
  • Marjorie Johnson in American Gangster as Actress
  • Marjorie Dehey Daleo in The 57th Annual Grammy Awards as
  • Marjorie Ocho Kouns in Vartan LLP as Actress
  • Marjolein Macrander in Loria Loreland as Actress
  • Marjorie Wallace in Episode #9.116 as
  • Marjorie Harris in Akeelah and the Bee as Actress
  • Marjo Berasategui characterized crucial character of Margherita in 2005 comedy film Ti amo in tutte le lingue del mondo.

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