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Origin: Finnish

Meaning: Star of the sea; Beloved; Wished for child; Bitterness; Berry

Marja is a Finnish and Dutch name for girls with origins in Latin and Hebrew. As a form of Maria and Mary, Marja adopts a fleet of meanings for baby to embody. From “bitterness” and “star of the sea” to “beloved” and “wished for a child,” Marja is brimming with sensuality, honor, and love. Marja also has its own root in Finnish, meaning “berry”—ideally suited for baby’s sweet and sour wild side.