What origin is the name Maija?

Maija comes from Scandinavian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Maija — for example Axel, Erik, Odin. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Maija

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Maija

Maija

Girl

Scandinavian

2 syllables

Maija is a Scandinavian girl's name meaning "Bitter.".

Maija is a girl name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Bitter.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 23 October 2026.

Meaning

Bitter.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Maija

What does Maija mean?

Maija is a girl name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Bitter.".

How popular is Maija?

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