Maarja

Maarja is the Estonian form of Mary, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Miryam, whose precise root meaning is debated but is often interpreted as meaning beloved, sea of bitterness, or drop of the sea. The name entered Estonian usage through the Latin Maria and the broader Christian tradition surrounding the Virgin Mary, making it one of the most enduring given names in Estonia. Related forms include the Finnish Maaria, the Latvian Marija, and the widely used international variants Maria and Marie.