Marju

Marju is an Estonian feminine given name, functioning as a vernacular form of Mary, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Miryam, whose meaning is debated but may relate to concepts of beloved, bitterness, or sea of sorrow. The name developed within Estonian naming traditions as a localized adaptation of the widespread European Maria lineage. Related forms include Maarja, the more common Estonian equivalent, as well as Maria and Marie across other European languages.