Maija
A form of Maria, with roots in Hebrew: "beloved by God" or "of the sea".
Meaning and origin
Maija appears across Finnish and Latvian-speaking communities as a local rendering of the widespread name Maria.
How to pronounce Maija
| Finnish (Finland) | MAH-ee-yah /ˈmɑːijɑ/ |
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