Maija
Meaning of Maija
The name Maija is a beautiful and unique choice for a baby girl, with roots in Finnish and Latvian cultures. Pronounced as MY-yah (/mai.ja/), it is a variation of the name Maia, which has connections to various mythologies and means "great" or "mother" in different contexts. Although not very common in the United States, Maija has seen sporadic use over the years, with its highest popularity occurring in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The name carries an air of elegance and simplicity, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Finnish,Latvian
- Pronunced as MY-yah (/mai.ja/)
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Notable People Named Maija
| Maija Sofia Isola was a renowned Finnish designer known for creating over 500 patterns, including the iconic Unikko ("Poppy"), and for her influential work as the head designer of Marimekko. |
| Maija Rask - Maija-Liisa Rask is a Finnish retired politician and nurse who represented Lapland in the Parliament of Finland and served as the minister of education from 1999 to 2003. |
| Maija Järvelä, also known as Maija Loytynoja, is a Finnish Paralympic biathlete and cross-country skier who won a silver medal at the 2010 Winter Paralympics. |
