Marju

Marju is an Estonian feminine name, functioning as a native adaptation of Mary, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Miryam, whose meaning is debated but may relate to concepts of beloved, bitter, or sea of sorrow. It developed as a distinctly Estonian form during the period of national cultural awakening, when many international names were reshaped to fit Estonian phonetic and stylistic patterns. Related forms include Maarja, the more direct Estonian equivalent of Mary, as well as Mari and Maret.