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Marja

“Finnish, 'berry'; also form of Maria, 'bitter'” — Sami

GirlSami2 syllables

About Marja

Marja appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records. Marja has Sami origin. The name is commonly interpreted as "berry."

GenderGirl

OriginSami

Syllables2

Marja is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2025 girls.

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GirlItalian

Mine or bitter

#6 · 11,078 births · ↓ 1

GirlEnglish

Son of Maud

#40 · 4,945 births · ↑ 6

GirlSlavic

Gracious or dear

#43 · 4,796 births · ↓ 10

GirlHinduism

Illusion or magic

#62 · 3,712 births · ↓ 11

GirlEnglish

Woman from Magdala

#71 · 3,362 births · ↓ 6

GirlEnglish

Gentle strength or strong in work

#73 · 3,353 births · ↑ 13

What does Marja mean?

Marja is commonly linked to the meaning Finnish, 'berry'; also form of Maria, 'bitter' and is associated with Sami roots.

Is Marja a popular baby name in the U.S.?

Marja is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2025 girls.