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Full Name Detail
Name
Marija
Origin
Maltese
Gender
Female
Meaning
wished-for child
Detailed Meaning
A tender Maltese name expressing parental love. It carries the warmth and devotion of Mediterranean island culture.
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Syllable Breakdown
1. ma (prefix)
2. ri (middle)
3. ja (suffix)
This breakdown helps explain how the final name is built and why it sounds the way it does.
Marija Name Meaning and Style
Marija is a female name of Maltese origin, meaning wished-for child.
It appears in the Baby Girl, Traditional name collections and has 3 syllables. Browse the related Maltese names below for alternatives with a similar background.
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