Marja: Name day

Name day

Marja's name day is March 25 in Estonia, August 15 in Finland.

Marja’s cultural significance and overview

Marja is a name primarily found in Finland and Estonia, where it enjoys a long-standing tradition and is a relatively common given name. It’s a diminutive form of Maria or Margareta, reflecting a cultural practice of creating familiar nicknames. In the United States, Marja is rare, typically appearing within Finnish and Estonian diaspora communities. The name carries a gentle and resilient mood, evoking a connection to nature and a sense of quiet strength. It is almost exclusively a feminine name, deeply rooted in its origins as a derivative of feminine names. Its usage has seen a slight decline in recent decades, but it remains a cherished name within its cultural context.

Name Day List: Marja

Country	Day	Month	Names
Estonia	25	March	Maria, Marie, Maarja, Marja, Marje, Marjo, Marju, Mari, Marili, Marika, Maari, Maarika, Manni
Finland	15	August	Marjatta, Marja, Jaana, Marianna, Marianne, Marita, Maritta, Marjaana, Marjo, Marjukka, Marjut, Jatta, Marju