Maruja

Maruja is a female name form that occurs in both Catalan and Spanish. It derives from Maruxa, a Galician pet form of the name Maria, which in turn comes from the Hebrew Mirjam. The translation of the name into English encompasses various meanings such as 'the bitter one', 'the beloved', 'the untamed', 'the well-nourished', 'the one coming from the sea', 'the drop of the sea', or 'the star of the sea'.

What does the name Maruja mean?

The name Maruja is the Catalan and Spanish variant of Maruxa, a Galician diminutive of Maria, which traces back to the Hebrew Mirjam. Translated into English, it represents meanings such as 'the bitter one', 'the beloved', 'the untamed', 'the well-nourished', 'the one coming from the sea', 'the drop of the sea', or 'the star of the sea'. Although the exact origins are unclear, it is believed that the name has ancient Egyptian roots, derived from mry, meaning 'beloved'. Maria and its variants are widely used as Christian girl names. Various forms include Mariah, Mari, Meri, Marija, Marie, Myrja, Myrea, and Mary. The name has become particularly known through the mother of Jesus and symbolizes pure and deeply felt love.

How do you pronounce Maruja?

Ma-ru-ha

When is the name day of Maruja?

The name days for Maruja are January 1, January 30, February 2, February 11, July 6, August 15, and September 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Maruja is a relatively common first name. In 2013, it reached 2,584th place on the list of the most popular female baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, the name was given less than 10 times, placing it at 9,043rd. However, in the last ten years, no child has been named that way. The rankings in the name charts of individual countries are of interest for the global popularity and frequency of Maruja.

Nicknames & pet names

Maracuja

Famous people

• Maruja Mallo (Spanish artist)
• Maruja Torres (writer from Spain)
• Maruja Vieira (Colombian poet)