Maarja or Marja?
Two spellings, side by side.
Maarja and Marja are two spellings of the same sound. Maarja is listed with the meaning "Bitter or beloved" and Marja with "Sadness from the sea". Maarja is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Maarja | Marja |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Bitter or beloved | Sadness from the sea. |
| Origin | Baltic | Scandinavian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Maar-ja | Mar-ja |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Maarja and Marja
Is Maarja or Marja more common?
Maarja is more often searched and saved on this site; Marja is also used.
Do Maarja and Marja mean the same?
Maarja: "Bitter or beloved". Marja: "Sadness from the sea".
How do you say Maarja?
In parts: Maar-ja. Marja is said the same way.
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