Marja

MAR-ya
Finnish, Dutch
"berry"

Marja Origin and Meaning

The name Marja is a girl's name meaning "berry".

A Dutch, Finnish and Sorbian form of Mary, which also happens to mean "berry" in Finnish, giving it a sweet naturey charm.

Famous People Named Marja

  • Marja HeikkilaFinnish freestyle swimmer
  • MarjaLiisa Kirvesniemi, Finnish skier
  • Marja LehtonenFinnish bodybuilder
  • Marja Mikkonen ViitahuhtaFinnish artist & filmmaker
  • MarjaLiisa Olthuis, Inari Sami who won Israel Ruong Scholarship
  • MarjaHelena Palvila, Finnish ice,hokey player
  • Marja ParssinenFinnish swimmer
  • Kaija Marja MustonenFinnish Olympic speed skater

Marja in Pop Culture

  • Means "berry" in Finnish
  • Marjacharacter in The Seventh World Trilogy by Rachel Starr Thomson