Mirja

Mirja is a Finnish feminine name, most commonly understood as a Finnish form of Maria, which itself derives from the Hebrew Miriam, a name of debated meaning but often interpreted as beloved, sea of bitterness, or drop of the sea. It developed as a distinctly Finnish adaptation, fitting the phonological patterns of the language, and has been in steady use in Finland throughout the twentieth century. Related forms include Mirjam, Miriam, and Maria.