name
Maja
MY-ah
/ˈmaɪɑː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Maja
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Swedish/Danish/German
- Meaning
- Pearl; a Scandinavian/German pet form of Maria.
- Gender
- female
Common mispronunciations
MAH-jahMAH-yah
Pronunciation tips
In Scandinavian languages, 'j' makes a 'y' sound: 'MY-ah'.
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