Marje

Marje is an Estonian and Finnish short form of Maria, itself derived from the Hebrew name Miryam, whose meaning is debated but may relate to bitterness, beloved, or a wished-for child. It also functions as an English diminutive or pet form of Margaret, which traces back through Latin and Greek Margarita to a word meaning pearl. The name has been used in Scandinavian and Baltic contexts as an informal everyday variant. Related forms include Marju, Mari, and Maret.