Marija

Meaning bitter, beloved
Origin Slavic
Gender Girl
Popularity Unique
Length 6
Syllables 3
Syllabification Ma-ri-ja

About Marija

Consider Marija for your daughter—a name that echoes through centuries yet feels remarkably fresh in today's world. This name offers your child a distinctive identity that commands gentle respect in any room.

Marija bears an unmistakable elegance with its balanced syllables and subtle sophistication, setting your daughter apart from the more common variations while maintaining a connection to timeless tradition.

The name perfectly balances uniqueness and familiarity, ensuring your daughter will rarely share her exact name with classmates yet never face awkward pronunciation challenges. Marija's melodic quality creates a pleasant rhythm when called across playgrounds or announced at graduation ceremonies, a name that grows seamlessly from childhood into professional adulthood.

Nicknames for Marija

Mari
Ria
Mia
Mimi
Jaja
Marija