What origin is the name Marja?

Marja 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 Marja — for example Axel, Erik, Odin. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Marja

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Marja

Marja

Girl

Scandinavian

2 syllables

Marja is a Scandinavian girl's name meaning "Sadness from the sea.".

With Scandinavian roots, Marja is a girl name that means "Sadness from the sea.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 23 October 2026.

Meaning

Sadness from the sea.

Popularity

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What does Marja mean?

Marja is a girl name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Sadness from the sea.".

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