Marja
A Finnish form of Maria ("beloved by God" or "of the sea"), and also the Finnish word for "berry".
Meaning and origin
Marja serves as a Finnish rendering of Maria, used also among Sorbian and Dutch speakers.
How to pronounce Marja
| Finnish (Finland) | MAR-yah /ˈmɑrjɑ/ |
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