What origin is the name Ulla-Maija?

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

Ulla-Maija

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ulla-Maija

Ulla-Maija

Girl

Scandinavian

4 syllables

Ulla-Maija is a Scandinavian girl's name meaning "A combination of Ulla, meaning will or determination, and Maija, meaning bitter.".

The meaning of Ulla-Maija is "A combination of Ulla, meaning will or determination, and Maija, meaning bitter." — a girl name of Scandinavian origin. At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A combination of Ulla, meaning will or determination, and Maija, meaning bitter.

Popularity

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What does Ulla-Maija mean?

Ulla-Maija is a girl name of Scandinavian origin meaning "A combination of Ulla, meaning will or determination, and Maija, meaning bitter.".

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Brother names that go with Ulla-Maija

Axel Erik Odin Gunnar Soren Magnus

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Ulla-Maija.

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Names with a similar meaning to Ulla-Maija

Ulla-Maija means "A combination of Ulla, meaning will or determination, and Maija, meaning bitter." — these names share that spirit.

Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Joseph — "Joseph comes from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning 'God will add'. In the Bible, Joseph is a son of Jacob and also the husband of Mary." (Hebrew)
Isaac — "Isaac comes from the Hebrew Yitzchaq, meaning 'he will laugh'. Isaac is the son of Abraham and Sarah." (Hebrew)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)