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Maja Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "maja" is "great", and is used often for "feminine given name".

Name
maja
Meaning
great
Pronunciation
my-ah
Used for
feminine given name
Syllables
2

Maja Name Details

Maja is a variant of the name Maia, which has origins in several different cultures. In Greek mythology, Maia was the eldest of the Pleiades and the mother of Hermes. It is also a variation of the name Maya, which has roots in Sanskrit and means 'illusion' or 'magic'. Additionally, Maja has Slavic origins and is a common name in countries like Poland, Slovenia, and Croatia.

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